An Introduction to Modes of Failure of Dams for Professional Engineers


Book Description

Introductory technical guidance for civil engineers and other professional engineers and construction managers interested in failure modes of dams. Here is what is discussed: 1. MODES AND CAUSES OF FAILURE, 2. SAMPLE ONSITE EXAMINATION CHECKLISTS.




An Introduction to Seepage Failure Modes in Embankment Dams for Professional Engineers


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Introductory technical guidance for civil engineers interested in seepage failure analysis of embankment dams. Here is what is discussed: 1. DEFINITION OF TERMS, 2. SEEPAGE-RELATED ISSUES AND FAILURE MODES, 3. KEY DATA FOR SEEPAGE EVALUATION.




An Introduction to Flood Wall Risk and Failure Modes for Professional Engineers


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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 Design of Gravity Dams for Professional Engineers


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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


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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 Concrete Gravity Dams for Professional Engineers


Book Description

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 Safety of Small Dams for Professional Engineers


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Introductory technical guidance for civil engineers and other professional engineers and construction managers interested in safety of small dams. Here is what is discussed: 1. INTRODUCTION, 2. PRINCIPLES AND CONCEPTS, 3. PERIODIC DAM SAFETY EVALUATIONS, 4. TECHNICAL ANALYSES.




An Introduction to Inspection of Existing Dams


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Introductory technical guidance for civil and other professional engineers interested in inspection of existing dams for safety and functionality.




An Introduction to Dam Seepage Chemistry for Professional Engineers


Book Description

Introductory technical guidance for Professional Engineers interested in chemistry of dam seepage. Here is what is discussed: 1. INTRODUCTION, 2. WEATHERING AND GEOCHEMISTRY, 3. WEATHERING AND WATER QUALITY, 4. OTHER PROCESSES AFFECTING SEEPAGE CHEMISTRY, 5. MIXING AND HYDROLOGIC FACTORS.




An Introduction to Small Dam Spillway Hydraulics for Professional Engineers


Book Description

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.