Abstract
1. The hydraulic structures of the V. I. Lenin Volga hydroelectric power station, built on Tertiary clays and alluvial soils, have operated normally for 12 years. 2. The concrete and reinforced concrete of carbonate rubble from local quarries works well in the abovewater and underwater massive elements of the hydraulic and industrial structures, and in the slope revements. 3. Rusting of the reinforcement is occurring for still unexplained reasons in the precast reinforced concrete (in the slabs and bearing beams of the roof of the power plant exposed to the air). 4. Effective means of protecting the metal structures against corrosion have been developed and are under-going long service testing: durable organic coating of perchloride and ethynyl varnishes and electrochemical (cathodic) protection combined with originally applied coatings.
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