Cemented Material Dam (CMD)¶
Sand Dams & Civil Works • Est. CapEx: $1,250,000 USD • Lifespan: 20 Years (Standardized)
Technical Overview¶
An innovative dam engineering technology that uses a cementitious binder blended with natural or manufactured aggregates to create water-retaining structures. It is positioned as a more sustainable, lower-carbon alternative to conventional concrete gravity or earthfill dams.
Key Specifications & Engineering Parameters¶
| Parameter | Specification |
|---|---|
| Category | Sand Dams & Civil Works |
| Capital Cost (CapEx) | $1,250,000 USD |
| Power / Energy | 100% Gravity / Zero Power |
| Target Scale | Community Scale |
| Standard Lifespan | 20 Years (Standardized) |
| Technology Maturity | R&D |
| Primary Mechanism | A specially formulated cementitious binder is mixed with local soils, rock, or industrial by-product aggregates and compacted in lifts to form a structural embankment or wall. The binder chemically stabilizes the matrix, achieving low permeability and sufficient shear strength to resist hydraulic pressure without relying solely on standard Portland cement concrete. |
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