Geotechnical investigations at the Kalyani dam site, Chitoor District, Andhra Pradesh, India |
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| Authors: | S Balakrishna B Venkatanarayana Y V Ramana |
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| Institution: | National Geophysical Research Institute, Hyderabad-500 007, India |
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| Abstract: | Details are presented of site investigations carried out for the Kalyani Dam, Chittoor District, Andhra Pradesh, India. Geologically, the dam-site region forms a triple junction of the Dharwar, Easternghat and Cuddapah orogenies and it is tectonically disturbed; the course of the Kalyani river is guided by a major strike-slip fault. The geophysical studies reveal the presence of several fault and shear zones in the area. Laboratory studies on the physical and engineering properties of the rocks disclose distinct differences in the sheared (Zone I) rocks as against those that are relatively undisturbed (Zone III). Zone I samples, in general, show high porosity and elastic an isotropy, low values of density, elastic wave velocity, elastic moduli, fracture strength and high absorption, while the reverse is noticed in the undisturbed samples of Zone III. Samples from the shear zone further show large variations in compressional velocity and amplitude, as a function of compressive stress. The laboratory velocities are in good agreement with the field seismic refraction results. These studies helped in estimating the soundness of the rock formations, delineating the structurally weak zones and suggesting remedial measures. |
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