Location
Dez Dam and Power Plant, 25 km northeast of Dezful and Andimeshk
Stage
Final Handover
Technical Specifications:
• Objective: Stabilization of the unstable PC2 rock located at the highest elevation on the right abutment of Dez Dam, overlooking the power plant and high-voltage substation.
• Method: Installation of 75 prestressed strands anchoring the rock backward.
• Working load per strand: 63 tons.
• Total applied force: 4,725 tons.
Role of Moshanir
• Conducted engineering studies and supervised project execution.
Special Achievements
• The stabilization of PC2 rock at Dez Dam is considered one of the most unique engineering projects for securing a large rock mass at the highest elevation of the dam’s right abutment.
• Access to the rock was achieved using 140 tons of scaffolding with foundations and anchorage to adjacent rock formations.
