An Introduction to Seepage and Drainage Control for Professional Engineers


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Introductory technical guidance for civil engineers and other professional engineers and construction managers interested in seepage and drainage control for land. Here is what is discussed: 1. INTRODUCTION, 2. HYDROLOGY, 3. HYDRAULICS, 4. EROSION CONTROL AND RIPRAP PROTECTION, 5. SUBSURFACE DRAINAGE.




An Introduction to Groundwater Occurrence, Properties and Control for Professional Engineers


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Introductory technical guidance for Professional Engineers interested in groundwater occurrence and control. Here is what is discussed: 1. INTRODUCTION, 2. HISTORY OF USE, 3. ORIGIN, 4. OCCURRENCE OF GROUND WATER, 5. GROUNDWATER QUALITY, 6. GROUND AND SURFACE-WATER RELATIONSHIPS, 7. GROUND-WATER RIGHTS, 8. APPLICATION OF GROUNDWATER ENGINEERING.




An Introduction to Seepage of Earth Fill Dams for Professional Engineers


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Introductory technical guidance for civil engineers and construction managers interested in seepage at earthfill embankment dams. Here is what is discussed: 1. FOUNDATION AND ABUTMENT PREPARATION, 2. SEEPAGE CONTROL, 3. EMBANKMENT DESIGN.




An Introduction to Geotextiles in Erosion Control for Professional Engineers


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Introductory technical guidance for civil engineers, geotechnical engineers and construction managers interested in geotextiles for erosion control. Here is what is discussed: 1. INTRODUCTION, 2. BANK EROSION, 3. PRECIPITATION RUNOFF COLLECTION AND DIVERSION DITCHES, 4. MISCELLANEOUS EROSION CONTROL, 5. SEDIMENT CONTROL, 6. REFERENCES.




An Introduction to Earthwork Control for Foundations for Professional Engineers


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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 Levees for Professional Engineers


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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 Seepage, Slope and Settlement of Levees for Professional Engineers


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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. FOUNDATION UNDERSEEPAGE, 2. SEEPAGE THROUGH EMBANKMENTS, 3. EMBANKMENT STABILITY, 4. METHODS OF ANALYSIS, 5. CONDITIONS REQUIRING ANALYSIS, 6. MINIMUM ACCEPTABLE FACTORS OF SAFETY, 7. MEASURES TO INCREASE STABILITY, 8. SURFACE SLIDES, 9. SETTLEMENT, 10. SETTLEMENT ANALYSIS.




An Introduction to Embankment Dam Cutoff Walls for Professional Engineers


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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 Dam Seepage Chemistry for Professional Engineers


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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 Dewatering Systems Planning for Professional Engineers


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Introductory technical guidance for civil engineers and other professional engineers and construction managers interested in dewatering systems for construction sites and other applications. Here is what is discussed: 1. INTRODUCTION, 2. METHODS FOR DEWATERING, PRESSURE RELIEF AND SEEPAGE CUTOFF, 3. GEOLOGIC, SOIL, AND GROUNDWATER INVESTIGATIONS.