An Introduction to Embankment Dam Foundation Treatment for Professional Engineers

An Introduction to Embankment Dam Foundation Treatment for Professional Engineers
Author: J. Paul Guyer, P.E., R.A.
Publisher: Guyer Partners
Total Pages: 44
Release: 2023-10-02
Genre: Technology & Engineering
ISBN:

Introductory technical guidance for civil engineers, geotechnical engineers and other professional engineers and construction managers interested in foundations for embankment dams. Here is what is discussed: 1. INTRODUCTION, 2. TREATMENT FOR EARTH FILL DAMS, 3. INSPECTION AND FOUNDATION APPROVAL.

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 Earthwork Control for Foundations for Professional Engineers

An Introduction to Earthwork Control for Foundations for Professional Engineers
Author: J. Paul Guyer, P.E., R.A.
Publisher: Guyer Partners
Total Pages: 35
Release: 2023-05-22
Genre: Technology & Engineering
ISBN:

Introductory technical guidance for civil engineers, geotechnical engineers and other professional engineers and construction managers interested in earthwork controls for construction of foundations for buildings and structures. Here is what is discuss: 1. GENERAL, 2. BEARING CAPACITY, 3. STABILITY, 4. SETTLEMENT AND UPLIFT, 5. DETERIORATION, 6. PERMEABILITY, 7. UNSUITABLE FOUNDATION SOIL CONDITIONS, 8. FOUNDATION IMPROVEMENT TECHNOLOGY AND DAM REHABILITATIONS.

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.

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.

Earth and Rock-Fill Dams

Earth and Rock-Fill Dams
Author: U. S. Army Corps of Engineers
Publisher:
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2004-10
Genre: Dams
ISBN: 9781410217127

This manual presents fundamental principles underlying the design and construction of earth and rock-fill dams. The general principles presented herein are also applicable to the design and construction of earth levees.

An Introduction to Foundations and Abutments for Earth and Rock Fill Dams for Professional Engineers

An Introduction to Foundations and Abutments for Earth and Rock Fill Dams for Professional Engineers
Author: J. Paul Guyer, P.E., R.A.
Publisher: Guyer Partners
Total Pages: 43
Release: 2022-09-19
Genre: Technology & Engineering
ISBN:

and construction of foundations and abutments of rock and earth fill dams. Here is what is discussed: 1. GENERAL, 2. CLEARING, GRUBBING, STRIPPING, AND CLEANING, 3. SEEPAGE CONTROL, 4. TREATMENT OF UNFAVORABLE CONDITIONS, 5. DEWATERING AND DRAINAGE OF EXCAVATED AREAS.

Geotechnical Engineering of Dams

Geotechnical Engineering of Dams
Author: Robin Fell
Publisher: CRC Press
Total Pages: 1374
Release: 2014-11-21
Genre: Technology & Engineering
ISBN: 0203387317

This book provides a comprehensive text on the geotechnical and geological aspects of the investigations for and the design and construction of new dams and the review and assessment of existing dams. The book provides dam engineers and geologists with a practical approach, and gives university students an insight into the subject of dam engineering. All phases of investigation, design and construction are covered, through to the preliminary and detailed design phases and ultimately the construction phase. This revised and expanded 2nd edition includes a lengthy new chapter on the assessment of the likelihood of failure of dams by internal erosion and piping.

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.