An Introduction to Dam Seepage Chemistry for Professional Engineers

An Introduction to Dam Seepage Chemistry for Professional Engineers
Author: J. Paul Guyer, P.E., R.A.
Publisher: Guyer Partners
Total Pages: 36
Release: 2024-10-16
Genre: Technology & Engineering
ISBN:

Introductory technical guidance for Professional Engineers interested in chemistry of dam seepage. Here is what is discussed: 1. INTRODUCTION, 2. WEATHERING AND GEOCHEMISTRY, 3. WEATHERING AND WATER QUALITY, 4. OTHER PROCESSES AFFECTING SEEPAGE CHEMISTRY, 5. MIXING AND HYDROLOGIC FACTORS.

An Introduction to Seepage of Earth Fill Dams for Professional Engineers

An Introduction to Seepage of Earth Fill Dams for Professional Engineers
Author: J. Paul Guyer, P.E., R.A.
Publisher: Guyer Partners
Total Pages: 42
Release: 2021-12-28
Genre: Technology & Engineering
ISBN:

Introductory technical guidance for civil engineers and construction managers interested in seepage at earthfill embankment dams. Here is what is discussed: 1. FOUNDATION AND ABUTMENT PREPARATION, 2. SEEPAGE CONTROL, 3. EMBANKMENT DESIGN.

An Introduction to Modes of Failure of Dams for Professional Engineers

An Introduction to Modes of Failure of Dams for Professional Engineers
Author: J. Paul Guyer, P.E., R.A.
Publisher: Guyer Partners
Total Pages: 50
Release: 2022-09-18
Genre: Technology & Engineering
ISBN:

Introductory technical guidance for civil engineers and other professional engineers and construction managers interested in failure modes of dams. Here is what is discussed: 1. MODES AND CAUSES OF FAILURE, 2. SAMPLE ONSITE EXAMINATION CHECKLISTS.

Geotechnical Engineering of Dams

Geotechnical Engineering of Dams
Author: Robin Fell
Publisher: CRC Press
Total Pages: 1374
Release: 2014-11-21
Genre: Technology & Engineering
ISBN: 0203387317

This book provides a comprehensive text on the geotechnical and geological aspects of the investigations for and the design and construction of new dams and the review and assessment of existing dams. The book provides dam engineers and geologists with a practical approach, and gives university students an insight into the subject of dam engineering. All phases of investigation, design and construction are covered, through to the preliminary and detailed design phases and ultimately the construction phase. This revised and expanded 2nd edition includes a lengthy new chapter on the assessment of the likelihood of failure of dams by internal erosion and piping.

Earth and Rock-Fill Dams

Earth and Rock-Fill Dams
Author: U. S. Army Corps of Engineers
Publisher:
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2004-10
Genre: Dams
ISBN: 9781410217127

This manual presents fundamental principles underlying the design and construction of earth and rock-fill dams. The general principles presented herein are also applicable to the design and construction of earth levees.

An Introduction to Subsurface Soil Investigations for Professional Engineers

An Introduction to Subsurface Soil Investigations for Professional Engineers
Author: J. Paul Guyer, P.E., R.A.
Publisher: Guyer Partners
Total Pages: 53
Release: 2022-05-13
Genre: Technology & Engineering
ISBN:

Introductory technical guidance for civil engineers, structural engineers, geotechnical engineers and construction managers interested in subsurface soil investigations for buildings and other infrastructure. Here is what is discussed: 1. BACKGROUND, 2. BORINGS, 3. DRILLHOLE INSPECTION AND LOGGING, 4. BOREHOLE EXAMINATION AND TESTING, 5. EXPLORATORY EXCAVATIONS, 6. GROUND WATER AND FOUNDATION SEEPAGE STUDIES, 7. IN SITU TESTING TO DETERMINE GEOTECHNICAL PROPERTIES, 8. BACKFILLING OF HOLES AND DISPOSITION OF SAMPLES AN CORES.

An Introduction to Embankment Dam Foundation Treatment for Professional Engineers

An Introduction to Embankment Dam Foundation Treatment for Professional Engineers
Author: J. Paul Guyer, P.E., R.A.
Publisher: Guyer Partners
Total Pages: 44
Release: 2023-10-02
Genre: Technology & Engineering
ISBN:

Introductory technical guidance for civil engineers, geotechnical engineers and other professional engineers and construction managers interested in foundations for embankment dams. Here is what is discussed: 1. INTRODUCTION, 2. TREATMENT FOR EARTH FILL DAMS, 3. INSPECTION AND FOUNDATION APPROVAL.

An Introduction to Embankment Dam Cutoff Walls for Professional Engineers

An Introduction to Embankment Dam Cutoff Walls for Professional Engineers
Author: J. Paul Guyer
Publisher: Guyer Partners
Total Pages: 29
Release: 2023-11-25
Genre: Technology & Engineering
ISBN:

Introductory technical guidance for civil engineers and other professional engineers and construction managers interested in design and construction of embankment dams. Here is what is discussed: 1. INTRODUCTION, 2. DESIGN PRINCIPLES.