An Introduction to Special Concretes for Professional Engineers
An Introduction to Special Concretes for Professional Engineers

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

Publisher: Guyer Partners

Published: 2021-10-03

Total Pages: 37

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Introductory technical guidance for civil engineers, structural engineers and construction managers interested in special concretes. Here is what is discussed: 1. GENERAL 2. PREPLACED-AGGREGATE CONCRETE 3. UNDERWATER CONCRETE 4. BLOCKOUT CONCRETE 5. HIGH-STRENGTH CONCRETE 6. PUMPED CONCRETE 7. FIBER-REINFORCED CONCRETE 8. POROUS CONCRETE 9. FLOWING CONCRETE 10. SILICA-FUME CONCRETE

An Introduction to Concrete Repair for Professional Engineers
An Introduction to Concrete Repair for Professional Engineers

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

Publisher: Guyer Partners

Published: 2021-10-12

Total Pages: 88

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Introductory technical guidance for civil engineers, structural engineers and construction managers interested in materials and methods for repair of portland cement concrete structures. Here is what is discussed: 1. STANDARD METHODS OF CONCRETE REPAIR, 2. SEALERS AND COATINGS, 3. THIN REPAIRS, 4. THICK REPAIRS, 5. CRACK AND WATER LEAK REPAIRS.

An Introduction to Concrete Pavements for Professional Engineers
An Introduction to Concrete Pavements for Professional Engineers

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

Publisher: Guyer Partners

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Total Pages: 62

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Introductory technical guidance for civil engineers and construction managers interested in portland cement concrete pavements for streets and highways. Here is what is discussed: 1. Purpose, 2. Scope, 3. Responsibilities, strength, and air content, 4. Cement, 5. Aggregates, 6. Admixtures, 7. Pozzolans, 8. Miscellaneous materials, 9. Water, 10. Sampling and testing of materials, 11. Delivery and storage of materials, 12. Grade control, 13. Proportioning, 14. Subgrade, base, forms, and string lines, 15. Batching and mixing, 16. Placing, 17. Field test specimens, 18. Finishing, 19. Curing, 20. Grade and surface smoothness requirements, 21. Tolerances in pavement thickness, 22. Repairs of defective pavement slabs, 23. Joints, 24. Pavement protection, 25. Measurements, 26. References

An Introduction to Asphalt Concrete Pavement for Professional Engineers
An Introduction to Asphalt Concrete Pavement for Professional Engineers

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

Publisher: Guyer Partners

Published: 2024-01-13

Total Pages: 336

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Introductory technical guidance for civil engineers and other professional engineers interested in asphalt concrete pavement for streets and highways. Here is what is discussed: 1. FLEXIBLE PAVEMENT, 2. HOT MIX ASPHALT PAVEMENT, 3. ASPHALT CONCRETE RECYCLING, 4. MISCELLANEOUS HOT MIX PROCESSES, 5. SPRAY AND SURFACE APPLICATIONS, 6. PAVEMENT DESIGN IN SEASONAL FROST CONDITIONS, 7. PAVEMENT MAINTENANCE MANAGEMEN, 8. PAVEMENT OVERLAYS, 9. SOIL STABILIZATION.

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 Improving Stability of Existing Concrete Structures for Professional Engineers
An Introduction to Improving Stability of Existing Concrete Structures for Professional Engineers

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

Publisher: Guyer Partners

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Total Pages: 45

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Introductory technical guidance for civil engineers, structural engineers and construction managers interested in improving stability of existing concrete structures. Here is what is discussed: 1. EVALUATION, 2. PROCEDURES, 3. IMPROVING STABILITY, 4. CASE HISTORIES, 5. ANCHORING STRUCTURES, 6. ANCHORING STRUCTURES TO ROCK, 7. TENSIONED ANCHOR LOADS, 8. STRUCTURAL ANCHOR DESIGN, 9. CLASSIFICATION OF STRUCTURES.

An Introduction to Seismic Analysis of Concrete Hydraulic Structures for Professional Engineers
An Introduction to Seismic Analysis of Concrete Hydraulic Structures for Professional Engineers

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

Publisher: Guyer Partners

Published: 2023-07-31

Total Pages: 65

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Introductory technical guidance for civil engineers, structural engineers and geotechnical engineers interested in seismic analysis of concrete hydraulic structures. Here is what is discussed: 1. INTRODUCTION, 2. GENERAL CONCEPTS, 3. DESIGN CRITERIA, 4. DESIGN EARTHQUAKES, 5. EARTHQUAKE GROUND MOTIONS, 6. ESTABLISHMENT OF ANALYSIS PROCEDURES, 7. STRUCTURAL IDEALIZATION, 8. DYNAMIC ANALYSIS PROCEDURES SLIDING AND ROTATIONAL STABILITY DURING EARTHQUAKES, 9. SLIDING AND ROTATIONAL STABILITY DURING EARTHQUAKES, 10. CURRENT PRACTICE ON USE OF RESPONSE SPECTRA FOR BUILDING-TYPE STRUCTURES.