An Introduction to Construction Control for Embankment Dams for Professional Engineers

An Introduction to Construction Control for Embankment Dams for Professional Engineers
Author: J. Paul Guyer, P.E., R.A.
Publisher: Guyer Partners
Total Pages: 64
Release: 2022-01-08
Genre: Technology & Engineering
ISBN:

Introductory technical guidance for civil engineers, geotechnical engineers and construction managers interested in construction of embankment dams. Here is what is discussed: 1. FOUNDATION TREATMENT, 2. COMPACTED EARTHFILL, 3. COMPACTED PERVIOUS FILL, 4. SEMIPERVIOUS FILL, 5. ROCKFILL, 6. RIPRAP, 7. MISCELLANEOUS FILLS, 8. INSTRUMENT INSTALLATIONS, 9. RECORDS AND REPORTS., 10. CONTROL CRITERIA.

An Introduction to Construction Control for Embankment Dams

An Introduction to Construction Control for Embankment Dams
Author: J. Paul Guyer, P.E., R.A.
Publisher: Guyer Partners
Total Pages: 65
Release:
Genre: Technology & Engineering
ISBN:

Introductory technical guidance for civil and geotechnical engineers and construction managers interested in construction control for earth and rockfill embankment dams. Here is what is discussed: 1. FOUNDATION TREATMENT 2. COMPACTED EARTHFILL 3. COMPACTED PERVIOUS FILL 4. SEMIPERVIOUS FILL 5. ROCKFILL 6. RIPRAP 7. MISCELLANEOUS FILLS 8. INSTRUMENT INSTALLATIONS 9. RECORDS AND REPORTS. 10. CONTROL CRITERIA.

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.

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 Construction of Earth Fill Dams for Professional Engineers

An Introduction to Construction of Earth Fill Dams for Professional Engineers
Author: J. Paul Guyer, P.E., R.A.
Publisher: Guyer Partners
Total Pages: 53
Release: 2022-09-29
Genre: Technology & Engineering
ISBN:

Introductory technical guidance for civil engineers and other professional engineers and construction managers interested in construction of earth fill dams. Here is what is discussed: 1. APPURTENANT STRUCTURES, 2. GENERAL CONSTRUCTION CONSIDERATIONS, 3. INSTRUMENTATION, 4. FILTER DESIGN, 5. SLOPE PROTECTION.

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 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 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 Rockfill Dams for Professional Engineers

An Introduction to Rockfill Dams for Professional Engineers
Author: J. Paul Guyer, P.E., R.A.
Publisher: Guyer Partners
Total Pages: 36
Release: 2021-11-09
Genre: Technology & Engineering
ISBN:

Introductory technical guidance for civil engineers, geotechnical engineers and construction managers interested in design and construction of rockfill dams. Here is what is discussed: 1. GENERAL, 2. FOUNDATION DESIGN, 3. EMBANKMENT DESIGN, 4. SEISMIC DESIGN, 5. MEMBRANE DESIGN, 6. ASPHALTIC CONCRETE, 7. STEEL, 8. TIMBER PLANKING.