An Introduction to Small Dams for Professional Engineers
An Introduction to Small Dams for Professional Engineers

Author: J. Paul Guyer, P.E., R.A.

Publisher: Guyer Partners

Published: 2022-07-27

Total Pages: 41

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Introductory technical guidance for civil engineers and other professional engineers and construction managers interested in design and construction of small dams. Here is what is discussed:1. GENERAL, 2. CLASSIFICATION ACCORDING TO USE, 3. CLASSIFICATION BY HYDRAULIC DESIGN, 4. CLASSIFICATION BY MATERIALS, 5. EARTHFILL DAMS, 6. ROCKFILL DAMS, 7. CONCRETE GRAVITY DAMS, 8. CONCRETE ARCH DAMS, 9. CONCRETE BUTTRESS DAMS, 10. OTHER TYPES, 11. PHYSICAL FACTORS GOVERNING SELECTION OF TYPE, 12. TOPOGRAPHY, 13. GEOLOGY AND FOUNDATION CONDITIONS, 14. MATERIALS AVAILABLE, 15. HYDROLOGY, 16. SPILLWAY, 17. EARTHQUAKE, 18. LEGAL, ECONOMIC, AND ESTHETIC CONSIDERATIONS, 19. PURPOSE AND BENEFIT-COST RELATION., 20. GENERAL CONSTRUCTION CONSIDERATIONS.

An Introduction to Safety of Small Dams for Professional Engineers
An Introduction to Safety of Small Dams for Professional Engineers

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Publisher: Guyer Partners

Published: 2023-02-24

Total Pages: 44

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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 Soil Exploration for Small Dams
An Introduction to Soil Exploration for Small Dams

Author: J. Paul Guyer, P.E., R.A.

Publisher: Guyer Partners

Published: 2018-10-29

Total Pages: 77

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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 Small Dam Outlet Works for Professional Engineers
An Introduction to Small Dam Outlet Works for Professional Engineers

Author: J. Paul Guyer

Publisher: Guyer Partners

Published: 2023-01-13

Total Pages: 40

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Introductory technical guidance for civil engineers and other professional engineers and construction managers interested in design and construction of outlet works for small dams. Here is what is discussed: 1. GENERAL, 2. OUTLET WORKS COMPONENTS.

An Introduction to Design of Small Concrete Gravity Dams for Professional Engineers
An Introduction to Design of Small Concrete Gravity Dams for Professional Engineers

Author: J. Paul Guyer, P.E., R.A.

Publisher: Guyer Partners

Published: 2021-10-05

Total Pages: 51

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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

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

Published: 2023-05-17

Total Pages: 38

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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 Rockfill Dams for Professional Engineers
An Introduction to Design of Small Rockfill Dams for Professional Engineers

Author: J. Paul Guyer, P.E., R.A.

Publisher: Guyer Partners

Published: 2022-08-01

Total Pages: 49

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Introductory technical guidance for civil engineers, geotechnical engineers and construction managers interested in design and construction of small rockfill dams. Here is what is discussed: 1. GENERAL, 2. FOUNDATION DESIGN, 3. EMBANKMENT DESIGN, 4. MEMCRANE DESIGN.

An Introduction to Embankments for Small Earthfill Dams for Professional Engineers
An Introduction to Embankments for Small Earthfill Dams for Professional Engineers

Author: J. Paul Guyer

Publisher: Guyer Partners

Published: 2023-03-01

Total Pages: 37

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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 Reinforced Concrete Pipe for Professional Engineers
An Introduction to Reinforced Concrete Pipe for Professional Engineers

Author: J. Paul Guyer, P.E., R.A.

Publisher: Guyer Partners

Published: 2023-11-12

Total Pages: 39

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Introductory technical guidance for civil engineers and other professional engineers and construction managers interested in reinforced concrete pipes. Here is what is discussed: 1. GENERAL, 2. INSTALLATION: SMALL DAMS, 3. MATERIALS: SMALL DAMS, 4. MATERIALS: LEVEES, 5. INSTALLATION: LEVEES, 6. LOADINGS, 7. METHODS OF ANALYSIS, 8. JOINTS, 9. CAMBER.