An Introduction to Levees for Professional Engineers

An Introduction to Levees for Professional Engineers
Author: J. Paul Guyer, P.E., R.A.
Publisher: Guyer Partners
Total Pages: 175
Release:
Genre: Technology & Engineering
ISBN:

Introductory technical guidance for civil engineers and other professional engineers and construction managers interested in design and construction of levees. Here is what is discussed: 1. FIELD INVESTIGATIONS, 2. LEVEE CONSTRUCTION METHODS, 3. SEEPAGE, SLOPE AND SETTLEMENT, 4. BERMS, FILTERS AND DRAINS, 5. SOIL CEMENT FOR PROTECTION OF LEVEES, 6. SPECIAL FEATURES.

An Introduction to Levee Construction for Professional Engineers

An Introduction to Levee Construction for Professional Engineers
Author: J. Paul Guyer, P.E., R.A.
Publisher: Guyer Partners
Total Pages: 37
Release: 2022-06-22
Genre: Technology & Engineering
ISBN:

Introductory technical guidance for civil engineers and construction managers interested in levee construction. Here is what is discussed: 1. LEVEE CONSTRUCTION METHODS, 2. FOUNDATION PREPARATION AND TREATMENT, 3. METHODS OF IMPROVING STABILITY, 4. EMBANKMENT CONSTRUCTION CONTROL, 5. EMBANKMENT ZONING, 6. PROTECTION OF RIVERSIDE SLOPES, 7. PIPELINES AND OTHER UTILITY LINES CROSSING LEVEES.

An Introduction to Field Investigations and Testing for Levees for Professional Engineers

An Introduction to Field Investigations and Testing for Levees for Professional Engineers
Author: J. Paul Guyer
Publisher: Guyer Partners
Total Pages: 42
Release: 2023-07-20
Genre: Technology & Engineering
ISBN:

Introductory technical guidance for civil engineers and other professional engineers and construction managers interested in planning, design and construction of levees for flood protection and water resources development projects. Here is what is discussed: 1. INTRODUCTION, 2. FIELD INVESTIGATIONS, 3. SUBSURFACE EXPLORATION, 4. FIELD TESTING, 5. LABORATORY TESTING.

An Introduction to Soil Cement for Protection of Levees for Professional Engineers

An Introduction to Soil Cement for Protection of Levees for Professional Engineers
Author: J. Paul Guyer, P.E., R.A.
Publisher: Guyer Partners
Total Pages: 34
Release: 2022-02-28
Genre: Technology & Engineering
ISBN:

Introductory technical guidance for civil engineers, geotechnical engineers and construction managers interested in application of soil cement for protection of levees. Here is what is discussed: 1. PURPOSE, 2. GENERAL CONSIDERATIONS, 3. MATERIALS, 4. PROPORTIONING SOIL CEMENT MIXTURES, 5. DESIGN OF SLOPE PROTECTION, 6. CONSTRUCTION, 7. QUALITY CONTROL, INSPECTION, AND TESTING.

An Introduction to Land Surveying for Professional Engineers

An Introduction to Land Surveying for Professional Engineers
Author: J. Paul Guyer, P.E., R.A.
Publisher: Guyer Partners
Total Pages: 332
Release: 2023-05-15
Genre: Technology & Engineering
ISBN:

Introductory technical guidance for professional engineers and construction managers interested in land surveying. Here is what is discussed: 1. TOPOGRAPHIC SURVEYS OVERVIEW, 2. SURVEY METHODS AND TECHNIQUES, 3. SURVEY CONTROL MONUMENTS, 4. FIELD DATA COLLECTORS AND COORDINATE GEOMETRY, 5. HORIZONTAL CONTROL SURVEY TECHNIQUES, 6. VERTICAL CONTROL SURVEY TECHNIQUES, 7. ACCURACY STANDARDS FOR LAND SURVEYS, 8. GEODETIC REFERENCE SYSTEMS, 9. PLANNING AND CONDUCTING CONTROL AND TOPOGRAPHIC SURVEYS.

An Introduction to Investigations and Method Selection for Hardening Levees for Professional Engineers

An Introduction to Investigations and Method Selection for Hardening Levees for Professional Engineers
Author: J. Paul Guyer, P.E., R.A.
Publisher: Guyer Partners
Total Pages: 94
Release: 2024-07-10
Genre: Technology & Engineering
ISBN:

Introductory technical guidance for professional engineers interested in planning and design of levees for rivers, creeks, reservoirs and other waters resources engineering structures. Here is what is discussed: 1. PROJECT REQUIREMENTS AND GENERAL ASSESSMENT, 2. THE ROLE OF GEOMORPHOLOGY IN RIVER PROJECTS, 3. HYDRAULIC ASSESSMENT OF ENERGY, RIVER FORM, AND SHEAR FORCES, 4. TRADITIONAL RIPRAP REVETMENTS, 5. SCOUR ASSESSMENT, 6. SELECTING A BANK STABILIZATION METHOD.

An Introduction to Reinforced Concrete Pipe for Professional Engineers

An Introduction to Reinforced Concrete Pipe for Professional Engineers
Author: J. Paul Guyer, P.E., R.A.
Publisher: Guyer Partners
Total Pages: 39
Release: 2023-11-12
Genre: Technology & Engineering
ISBN:

Introductory technical guidance for civil engineers and other professional engineers and construction managers interested in reinforced concrete pipes. Here is what is discussed: 1. GENERAL, 2. INSTALLATION: SMALL DAMS, 3. MATERIALS: SMALL DAMS, 4. MATERIALS: LEVEES, 5. INSTALLATION: LEVEES, 6. LOADINGS, 7. METHODS OF ANALYSIS, 8. JOINTS, 9. CAMBER.

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 Landscaping of Levees for Professional Engineers

An Introduction to Landscaping of Levees for Professional Engineers
Author: J. Paul Guyer
Publisher: Guyer Partners
Total Pages: 52
Release:
Genre: Technology & Engineering
ISBN:

Introductory technical guidance for civil engineers, geotechnical engineers and other professional engineers and construction managers interested in design, construction and maintenance of levees. Here is what is discussed: 1. INTRODUCTION 2. LANDSCAPE PLANTING: OBJECTIVES AND ENGINEERING REQUIREMENTS, 3. TREATMENT OF LEVEES, FLOODWALLS, EMBANKMENT DAMS, AND APPURTENANT STRUCTURES, 4. DESIGN CONSIDERATIONS, 5. VEGETATION-RELATED MAINTENANCE AND REPAIR, 6. FIGURES.

An Introduction to Waterways Bank Stabilization for Professional Engineers

An Introduction to Waterways Bank Stabilization for Professional Engineers
Author: J. Paul Guyer, P.E., R.A.
Publisher: Guyer Partners
Total Pages: 47
Release: 2024-07-05
Genre: Technology & Engineering
ISBN:

Introductory technical guidance for professional engineers interested in stabilization of banks for rivers, creeks, canals and other waterways. Here is what is discussed: 1. PRESERVING THE FLOODPLAIN, 2. RE-ESTABLISHING FLOODPLAIN.