An Introduction to Rock Foundation Construction Considerations for Professional Engineers
An Introduction to Rock Foundation Construction Considerations for Professional Engineers

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

Publisher: Guyer Partners

Published: 2022-04-23

Total Pages: 27

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Introductory technical guidance for civil engineers, geotechnical engineers and construction managers interested in rock foundations. Here is what is discussed: 1. EXCAVATION, 2. EFFECTS OF DISCONTINUITIES ON EXCAVATION, 3. DEWATERING AND GROUND WATER CONTROL, 4. GROUND CONTROL, 5. PROTECTION OF SENSITIVE FOUNDATION MATERIALS, 6. EXCAVATION MAPPING AND MONITORING.

An Introduction to Earthwork Control for Foundations for Professional Engineers
An Introduction to Earthwork Control for Foundations for Professional Engineers

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

Publisher: Guyer Partners

Published: 2023-05-22

Total Pages: 35

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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 Construction Control for Embankment Dams for Professional Engineers
An Introduction to Construction Control for Embankment Dams for Professional Engineers

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

Publisher: Guyer Partners

Published: 2022-01-08

Total Pages: 64

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Introductory technical guidance for civil engineers, geotechnical engineers and construction managers interested in construction of embankment dams. Here is what is discussed: 1. FOUNDATION TREATMENT, 2. COMPACTED EARTHFILL, 3. COMPACTED PERVIOUS FILL, 4. SEMIPERVIOUS FILL, 5. ROCKFILL, 6. RIPRAP, 7. MISCELLANEOUS FILLS, 8. INSTRUMENT INSTALLATIONS, 9. RECORDS AND REPORTS., 10. CONTROL CRITERIA.

An Introduction to Foundations Design in the Arctic for Professional Engineers
An Introduction to Foundations Design in the Arctic for Professional Engineers

Author: J. Paul Guyer

Publisher: Guyer Partners

Published: 2023-10-05

Total Pages: 65

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Introductory technical guidance for civil engineers and other professional engineers and construction managers interested in design and construction of foundations for buildings and other infrastructure in the arctic. Here is what is discussed: 1. THERMAL EFFECTS, 2. SEASONAL FROST HEAVE AND SETTLEMENT, 3. GROUNDWATER, 4. EFFECT OF SURCHARGE, 5. FOUNDATION MATERIALS, 6. STRUCTURAL MATERIALS.

An Introduction to Embankment Dam Foundation Treatment for Professional Engineers
An Introduction to Embankment Dam Foundation Treatment for Professional Engineers

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

Publisher: Guyer Partners

Published: 2023-10-02

Total Pages: 44

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Introductory technical guidance for civil engineers, geotechnical engineers and other professional engineers and construction managers interested in foundations for embankment dams. Here is what is discussed: 1. INTRODUCTION, 2. TREATMENT FOR EARTH FILL DAMS, 3. INSPECTION AND FOUNDATION APPROVAL.

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

Author: J. Paul Guyer

Publisher: Guyer Partners

Published: 2023-08-08

Total Pages: 47

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Introductory technical guidance for civil engineers and other professional engineers interested in design and construction of concrete gravity dams. Here is what is discussed: 1. GENERAL DESIGN CONSIDERATIONS, 2. COORDINATION BETWEEN DISCIPLINES, 3. CONSTRUCTION MATERIALS, 4. SITE SELECTION, 5. DETERMINING FOUNDATION STRENGTH PARAMETERS, 6. DESIGN DATA, 7. FOUNDATION PROPERTIES.

An Introduction to Stability Analysis of Gravity Dams for Professional Engineers
An Introduction to Stability Analysis of Gravity Dams for Professional Engineers

Author: J. Paul Guyer, P.E., RA.

Publisher: Guyer Partners

Published: 2023-08-10

Total Pages: 47

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Introductory technical guidance for civil engineers and other professional engineers interested in stability analysis of gravity dams. Here is what is discussed: 1. INTRODUCTION, 2. BASIC LOADING CONDITIONS, 3. DAM PROFILES, 4. STABILITY CONSIDERATIONS, 5. OVERTURNING STABILITY, 6. SLIDING STABILITY, 7. BASE PRESSURES, 8. COMPUTER PROGRAMS.

An Introduction to Arch Dam Construction for Professional Engineers
An Introduction to Arch Dam Construction for Professional Engineers

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

Publisher: Guyer Partners

Published: 2022-07-12

Total Pages: 55

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Introductory technical guidance for civil engineers and other professional engineers and construction managers interested in construction of concrete arch dams. Here is what is discussed: 1. STRUCTURAL PROPERTIES OF CONCRETE FOR ARCH DAM CONSTRUCTION , 2. CONSTRUCTION.

An Introduction to Coffer Dams for Professional Engineers
An Introduction to Coffer Dams for Professional Engineers

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

Publisher: Guyer Partners

Published: 2023-10-15

Total Pages: 63

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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 coffer dams. Here is what is discussed: 1. INTRODUCTION, 2. PLANNING, LAYOUT, AND ELEMENTS OF COFFERDAMS, 3. GEOTECHNICAL CONSIDERATIONS, 4. FOUNDATION TREATMENT, 5. SOURCES AND PROPERTIES OF CELL FILL, 6. SEEPAGE CONTROL, 7. FOUNDATION UNDERSEEPAGE, 8. SEISMIC CONSIDERATIONS.