An Introduction to Soil Exploration for Small Dams


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Introductory technical guidance for civil and geotechnical engineers interested in geotechnical explorations for small dams and similar structures. Here is what is discussed: 1. SURFACE EXPLORATIONS 2. GEOPHYSICAL EXPLORATION METHODS 3. SUBSURFACE EXPLORATORY METHODS.




An Introduction to Soil Exploration for Small Dams for Professional Engineers


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Paul Guyer is a registered civil engineer, mechanical engineer, fire protection engineer and architect with 35 years of experience designing buildings and related infrastructure. For an additional 9 years he was a principal staff advisor to the California Legislature on capital outlay and infrastructure issues. He is a graduate of Stanford University and has held numerous national, state and local offices with the American Society of Civil Engineers, Architectural Engineering Institute and National Society of Professional Engineers. He is a Fellow of ASCE, AEI and CABE (U.K.).




An Introduction to Embankments for Small Earthfill Dams for Professional Engineers


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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 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 Small Earthfill 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 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 Design of Small Concrete Gravity Dams 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 small concrete gravity dams. Here is what is discussed: 1. INTRODUCTION 2. CONCRETE PROPERTIES 3. FORCES ACTING ON THE DAM 4. LOAD COMBINATIONS 5. FOUNDATION CONSIDERATIONS 6. REQUIREMENTS FOR STABILITY 7. ADDITIONAL TOPICS




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 Principles of Soil Investigations for Professional Engineers


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Introductory technical guidance for civil engineers and geotechnical engineers interested in soil investigations and testing. Here is what is discussed: 1. GENERAL, 2. SOURCES OF MAP AND PHOTO INFORMATION, 3. REMOTE SENSING TECHNIQUES, 4. SITE INVESTIGATIONS AND LAND FORM TYPES, 5. SUBSURFACE INVESTIGATIONS, 6. INVESTIGATIONS FOR CONSTRUCTION MATERIALS, 7. MATERIALS FOR STABILIZED AND MODIFIED SOILS.




An Introduction to Soil Exploration for Small Dams


Book Description

Introductory technical guidance for civil and geotechnical engineers interested in geotechnical explorations for small dams and similar structures. Here is what is discussed:1. SURFACE EXPLORATIONS2. GEOPHYSICAL EXPLORATION METHODS3. SUBSURFACE EXPLORATORY METHODS.




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.