An Introduction to Small Earthfill Dams for Professional Engineers

An Introduction to Small Earthfill Dams for Professional Engineers
Author: J. Paul Guyer, P.E., R.A.
Publisher: Guyer Partners
Total Pages: 38
Release: 2023-05-17
Genre: Technology & Engineering
ISBN:

Introductory technical guidance for civil engineers, geotechnical engineers and other professional engineers and construction managers interested in small earthfill dams. Here is what is discussed: 1. CREST DESIGN, 2. FREEBOARD, 3. UPSTREAM SLOPE PROTECTION, 4. SURFACE DRAINAGE, 5. FLARED SLOPES AT ABUTMENTS.

An Introduction to Embankments for Small Earthfill Dams for Professional Engineers

An Introduction to Embankments for Small Earthfill Dams for Professional Engineers
Author: J. Paul Guyer
Publisher: Guyer Partners
Total Pages: 37
Release: 2023-03-01
Genre: Technology & Engineering
ISBN:

Introductory technical guidance for civil engineers and construction managers interested in design and construction of earthfill dams. Here is what is discussed: 1. FUNDAMENTAL CONSIDERATIONS, 2. PORE WATER PRESSURE, 3. SEEPAGE THROUGH EMBANKMENTS, 4. STABILITY ANALYSES, 5. EMBANKMENT DESIGN., 6. SEISMIC DESIGN.

An Introduction to Small Dams for Professional Engineers

An Introduction to Small Dams for Professional Engineers
Author: J. Paul Guyer, P.E., R.A.
Publisher: Guyer Partners
Total Pages: 41
Release: 2022-07-27
Genre: Technology & Engineering
ISBN:

Introductory technical guidance for civil engineers and other professional engineers and construction managers interested in design and construction of small dams. Here is what is discussed:1. GENERAL, 2. CLASSIFICATION ACCORDING TO USE, 3. CLASSIFICATION BY HYDRAULIC DESIGN, 4. CLASSIFICATION BY MATERIALS, 5. EARTHFILL DAMS, 6. ROCKFILL DAMS, 7. CONCRETE GRAVITY DAMS, 8. CONCRETE ARCH DAMS, 9. CONCRETE BUTTRESS DAMS, 10. OTHER TYPES, 11. PHYSICAL FACTORS GOVERNING SELECTION OF TYPE, 12. TOPOGRAPHY, 13. GEOLOGY AND FOUNDATION CONDITIONS, 14. MATERIALS AVAILABLE, 15. HYDROLOGY, 16. SPILLWAY, 17. EARTHQUAKE, 18. LEGAL, ECONOMIC, AND ESTHETIC CONSIDERATIONS, 19. PURPOSE AND BENEFIT-COST RELATION., 20. GENERAL CONSTRUCTION CONSIDERATIONS.

An Introduction to Embankments for Small Earthfill Dams

An Introduction to Embankments for Small Earthfill Dams
Author: J. Paul Guyer, P.E., R.A.
Publisher: Guyer Partners
Total Pages: 71
Release: 2018-10-13
Genre: Technology & Engineering
ISBN:

Introductory technical guidance for civil engineers and construction managers interested in design and construction of small earthfill dams. Here is what is discussed: 1. FUNDAMENTAL CONSIDERATIONS 2. PORE WATER PRESSURE 3. SEEPAGE THROUGH EMBANKMENTS 4. STABILITY ANALYSES 5. EMBANKMENT DESIGN. 6. SEISMIC DESIGN.

An Introduction to Embankment Design Details for Small Earthfill Dams

An Introduction to Embankment Design Details for Small Earthfill Dams
Author: J. Paul Guyer, P.E., R.A.
Publisher: Guyer Partners
Total Pages: 39
Release: 2018-10-13
Genre: Technology & Engineering
ISBN:

Introductory technical guidance for civil and geotechnical engineers and construction managers interested in design and construction of small earthfill dam embankments. Here is what is discussed: 1. CREST DESIGN 2. FREEBOARD 3. UPSTREAM SLOPE PROTECTION 4. SURFACE DRAINAGE 5. FLARED SLOPES AT ABUTMENTS.

An Introduction to Small Dam Outlet Works for Professional Engineers

An Introduction to Small Dam Outlet Works for Professional Engineers
Author: J. Paul Guyer
Publisher: Guyer Partners
Total Pages: 40
Release: 2023-01-13
Genre: Technology & Engineering
ISBN:

Introductory technical guidance for civil engineers and other professional engineers and construction managers interested in design and construction of outlet works for small dams. Here is what is discussed: 1. GENERAL, 2. OUTLET WORKS COMPONENTS.

An Introduction to Design of Small Rockfill Dams for Professional Engineers

An Introduction to Design of Small Rockfill Dams for Professional Engineers
Author: J. Paul Guyer, P.E., R.A.
Publisher: Guyer Partners
Total Pages: 49
Release: 2022-08-01
Genre: Technology & Engineering
ISBN:

Introductory technical guidance for civil engineers, geotechnical engineers and construction managers interested in design and construction of small rockfill dams. Here is what is discussed: 1. GENERAL, 2. FOUNDATION DESIGN, 3. EMBANKMENT DESIGN, 4. MEMCRANE DESIGN.

An Introduction to Small Dam Spillway Hydraulics for Professional Engineers

An Introduction to Small Dam Spillway Hydraulics for Professional Engineers
Author: J. Paul Guyer, P.E., R.A.
Publisher: Guyer Partners
Total Pages: 58
Release: 2023-10-16
Genre: Technology & Engineering
ISBN:

Introductory technical guidance for civil engineers and other professional engineers and construction managers interested in spillways for small dams. Here is what is discussed: 1. GENERAL, 2. SERVICE SPILLWAYS.

An Introduction to Soil Exploration for Small Dams for Professional Engineers

An Introduction to Soil Exploration for Small Dams for Professional Engineers
Author: J. Paul Guyer, P.E., R.A.
Publisher: Guyer Partners
Total Pages: 85
Release:
Genre: Technology & Engineering
ISBN:

Paul Guyer is a registered civil engineer, mechanical engineer, fire protection engineer and architect with 35 years of experience designing buildings and related infrastructure. For an additional 9 years he was a principal staff advisor to the California Legislature on capital outlay and infrastructure issues. He is a graduate of Stanford University and has held numerous national, state and local offices with the American Society of Civil Engineers, Architectural Engineering Institute and National Society of Professional Engineers. He is a Fellow of ASCE, AEI and CABE (U.K.).

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.