An Introduction to Concrete Gravity Dams for Professional Engineers

An Introduction to Concrete Gravity Dams for Professional Engineers
Author: J. Paul Guyer, P.E., R.A.
Publisher: Guyer Partners
Total Pages: 42
Release: 2022-10-13
Genre: Technology & Engineering
ISBN:

Introductory technical guidance for civil engineers and other professional engineers and construction managers interested in design and construction of concrete gravity dams. Here is what is discussed: 1. GENERAL DESIGN CONSIDERATIONS, 2. DESIGN DATA, 3. LOADS.

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.

An Introduction to Design of Gravity Dams for Professional Engineers

An Introduction to Design of Gravity Dams for Professional Engineers
Author: J. Paul Guyer
Publisher: Guyer Partners
Total Pages: 47
Release: 2023-08-08
Genre: Technology & Engineering
ISBN:

Introductory technical guidance for civil engineers and other professional engineers interested in design and construction of concrete gravity dams. Here is what is discussed: 1. GENERAL DESIGN CONSIDERATIONS, 2. COORDINATION BETWEEN DISCIPLINES, 3. CONSTRUCTION MATERIALS, 4. SITE SELECTION, 5. DETERMINING FOUNDATION STRENGTH PARAMETERS, 6. DESIGN DATA, 7. FOUNDATION PROPERTIES.

An Introduction to Stability Analysis of Gravity Dams for Professional Engineers

An Introduction to Stability Analysis of Gravity Dams for Professional Engineers
Author: J. Paul Guyer, P.E., RA.
Publisher: Guyer Partners
Total Pages: 47
Release: 2023-08-10
Genre: Technology & Engineering
ISBN:

Introductory technical guidance for civil engineers and other professional engineers interested in stability analysis of gravity dams. Here is what is discussed: 1. INTRODUCTION, 2. BASIC LOADING CONDITIONS, 3. DAM PROFILES, 4. STABILITY CONSIDERATIONS, 5. OVERTURNING STABILITY, 6. SLIDING STABILITY, 7. BASE PRESSURES, 8. COMPUTER PROGRAMS.

An Introduction to Design of Small Concrete Gravity Dams for Professional Engineers

An Introduction to Design of Small Concrete Gravity Dams for Professional Engineers
Author: J. Paul Guyer, P.E., R.A.
Publisher: Guyer Partners
Total Pages: 51
Release: 2021-10-05
Genre: Technology & Engineering
ISBN:

Introductory technical guidance for civil engineers and other professional engineers and construction managers interested in design and construction of small concrete gravity dams. Here is what is discussed: 1. INTRODUCTION 2. CONCRETE PROPERTIES 3. FORCES ACTING ON THE DAM 4. LOAD COMBINATIONS 5. FOUNDATION CONSIDERATIONS 6. REQUIREMENTS FOR STABILITY 7. ADDITIONAL TOPICS

Roller-compacted Concrete Dams

Roller-compacted Concrete Dams
Author: Kenneth D. Hansen
Publisher: McGraw-Hill Companies
Total Pages: 328
Release: 1991
Genre: Technology & Engineering
ISBN:

Roller compacted concrete (RCC) represents a major advance in dam-building technology. The RCC method speeds construction & reduces the costs of building without compromising safety. This work focuses on the cutting edge of RCC design technology, describing the costs & benefits of a variety of technical approaches, & offering an extensive survey of completed RCC dams & the participants involved in building them.