An Introduction to Flood Wall Risk and Failure Modes for Professional Engineers

An Introduction to Flood Wall Risk and Failure Modes for Professional Engineers
Author: J. Paul Guyer, P.E., R.A.
Publisher: Guyer Partners
Total Pages: 65
Release: 2023-09-05
Genre: Technology & Engineering
ISBN:

Introductory technical guidance for civil engineers and other professional engineers and construction managers’ interested if flood wall design and construction. Here is what is discussed: 1. INTRODUCTION, 2. INCORPORATION OF RISK IN DESIGN AND EVALUATION OF WALLS DETERMINISTIC ANALYSIS, 3. POTENTIAL FAILURE MODES, 4. GENERAL POTENTIAL FAILURE MODE DESCRIPTIONS, 5. GENERAL PFMS FOR CONCRETE WALLS WITH A SHALLOW FOUNDATION, 6. PERFORMANCE FACTORS CONTRIBUTING TO PFMS.

An Introduction to Flood Wall Systems for Professional Engineers

An Introduction to Flood Wall Systems for Professional Engineers
Author: J. Paul Guyer
Publisher: Guyer Partners
Total Pages: 54
Release: 2023-09-03
Genre: Technology & Engineering
ISBN:

Introductory technical guidance for civil engineers and other professional engineers and construction managers interested in design and construction of flood walls. Here is what is discussed: 1. WALL SYSTEMS, 2. ANCHORED PILE WALLS ADVANTAGES, 3. OTHER WALL SYSTEMS.

Retaining and Flood Walls

Retaining and Flood Walls
Author:
Publisher:
Total Pages: 336
Release: 1994
Genre: Technology & Engineering
ISBN:

Provides guidance for the safe design and economical construction of retaining walls and inland and coastal flood walls. This manual considers the retaining walls subjected to hydraulic loadings, such as flowing water, submergence, and wave action. It also discusses issues, such as design considerations, forces, and foundation analysis.

Basics of Retaining Wall Design 11th Edition

Basics of Retaining Wall Design 11th Edition
Author: Hugh Brooks
Publisher:
Total Pages: 259
Release: 2018-05-11
Genre: Retaining walls
ISBN: 9780976836476

UPDATED AND EXPANDED NEW 11TH EDITION. Design guide for earth retaining structures covers nearly every type of earth retaining structure: cantilevered, counterfort, restrained (basement walls), gravity, segmental, sheet pile, soldier pile, and others. Current building code requirements are referenced throughout. Topics include types of retaining structures, basic soil mechanics, design of concrete and masonry walls, lateral earth pressures, seismic design, surcharges, pile and pier foundations, Gabion walls and swimming pool walls. Fourteen varied design examples. Comprehensive Appendix with Glossary of terminology. 257 pages. 8-1/2x11 paperback.