Research Article

Different Deformation Patterns in High Core Wall Rockfill Dams: A Case Study of the Maoergai and Qiaoqi Dams

Table 2

Physical properties of the materials in the Maoergai dam.

MaterialMean dry density (g/cm3)Mean void ratioMean water content (%)Mean permeability (cm/s)Mean compacting degree (%)

Core2.0410.921.5e–7102.8
Filter zone2.114.882.9e–3
Transition zone2.220.263.421.79e–2
Dam rockfill2.170.271.751.70e–2