ABSTRACT
The paper presents the experience gained from the quality control during construction of two RCC dams 28 m and 32 m high. Laboratory testing methods adapted for the design of the trial mixtures and the quality control during construction were based on standard testing methods commonly used in soil mechanics. The authors introduced the use of a vibratory rammer for quick checking of consistency, water content of fresh RCC mixtures, compaction characteristics and compressive strength. Results of uniaxial compression strength tests on RCC cores from the dams are also presented. Finally, temperature variations within the RCC body over a period of 34 months are presented.
