Revelstoke Dam Generator #5

Revelstoke Dam Generator #5

Many of British Columbia’s hydroelectric dams are located in the province’s most remote and rugged locations. Coupled with severe weather conditions, dam construction projects pose a unique set of challenging circumstances. The Revelstoke Dam was no exception. 

H&J Ready Mix was contracted to supply the concrete and pouring services for the Generator #5 project at the Revelstoke Dam. Under the most stringent of materials specifications, we were also faced with a project that involved:

  • Tight quality control standards and rigorous testing protocols
  • Long pour distances with several vertical drops
  • Heavy snowfall and cold weather conditions in the winters of 2008/2009 and 2009/2010
  • Continuous mass pours up to 72 hours in duration
  • Strict adherence to environmental and safety protocols

The concrete we supplied included a highly pervious, custom mix to allow for drainage, as well as 40% and 60% fly ash mixes to minimize shrinkage and heat on mass pours. All of our concrete exceeded CSA standards to meet the specifications set out by BC Hydro.

Client

BC Hydro, City of Revelstoke

Location

Revelstoke, B.C

Date of completion

2011

Duration of project

19 months

Specialty conditions

Cold weather placements

Total volume of pour

8,000 m3

Type of concrete

• F1 Exposure Class with 40-60% fly ash content
• Custom concrete mix, highly pervious for drainage