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


Book Description

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.




Earth and Rock-Fill Dams


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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 Modes of Failure of Dams for Professional Engineers


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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


Book Description

Introductory technical guidance for civil and geotechnical engineers and construction managers interested in failure modes due to seepage at embankment dams. Here is what is discussed:1. DEFINITION OF TERMS 2. SEEPAGE-RELATED ISSUES AND FAILURE MODES3. KEY DATA FOR SEEPAGE EVALUATIONS.




Geotechnical Engineering of Dams


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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 Deep Soil Mixing and Jet Grouting Cutoff Walls for Embankment Dams for Professional Engineers


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Introductory technical guidance for civil engineers, geotechnical engineers and other professional engineers and construction managers interested in design and construction of embankment dams and other cutoff walls. Here is what is discussed: 1. DEEP SOIL MIXING CUTOFF WALLS, 2. JET GROUT CUTOFF WALLS.




An Introduction to Earthquake Analysis of Dams Safety for Professional Engineers


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Introductory technical guidance for civil engineers, structural engineers and other professional engineers interested if earthquake analysis for dam safety Here is what is discussed: 1. DESIGN AND SAFETY EVALUATION OF EARTHQUAKES, 2. DETERMINING MAXIMUM CREDIBLE EARTHQUAKES, 3. SELECTING MAXIMUM DESIGN EARTHQUAKES OR SAFETY EVALUATION EARTHQUAKES, 4. CHARACTERIZING SITE GROUND MOTIONS, 5. SEISMIC ANALYSES.




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 Seepage of Earth Fill Dams for Professional Engineers


Book Description

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 Embankment Dam Cutoff Walls for Professional Engineers


Book Description

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.