An Introduction to Rock Mass Deformation for Foundations for Professional Engineers
An Introduction to Rock Mass Deformation for Foundations for Professional Engineers

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

Publisher: Guyer Partners

Published: 2023-07-29

Total Pages: 49

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Introductory technical guidance for civil engineers, geotechnical engineers and other professional engineers interested in foundations of structures on rock. Here is what is discussed: 1. SCOPE, 2. CATEGORIES OF ROCK MASS DEFORMATION, 3. ANALYTICAL METHODS, 4. ALLOWABLE SETTLEMENT, 5. TREATMENT METHODS, 6. BEARING CAPACITY, 7. METHODS FOR COMPUTING BEARING CAPACITY, 8. ALLOWABLE BEARING CAPACITY VALUE, 9. TREATMENT METHODS.

An Introduction to Rock Mass Deformation and Bearing Capacity for Foundations
An Introduction to Rock Mass Deformation and Bearing Capacity for Foundations

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

Publisher: Guyer Partners

Published: 2017-12-11

Total Pages: 43

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Introductory technical guidance for civil, structural and geotechnical engineers interested in rock mass deformation and bearing capacity analysis for foundations. Here is what is discussed: 1. SCOPE 2. CATEGORIES OF ROCK MASS DEFORMATION 3. ANALYTICAL METHODS 4. ALLOWABLE SETTLEMENT 5. TREATMENT METHODS 6. BEARING CAPACITY 7. METHODS FOR COMPUTING BEARING CAPACITY 8. ALLOWABLE BEARING CAPACITY VALUE 9. TREATMENT METHODS.

An Introduction to Rock Mass Characterization for Foundations for Professional Engineers
An Introduction to Rock Mass Characterization for Foundations for Professional Engineers

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

Publisher: Guyer Partners

Published: 2022-01-28

Total Pages: 45

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Introductory technical guidance for civil engineers, geotechnical engineers and construction managers interested in rock mass characterization for foundations of buildings and infrastructure features. Here is what is discussed: 1. SCOPE, 2. INTACT ROCK VERSUS ROCK MASS, 3. GEOLOGIC DESCRIPTIONS, 4. ROCK MASS CLASSIFICATION, 5. SHEAR STRENGTH, 6. DEFORMATION AND SETTLEMENT.

An Introduction to Concrete Gravity Dams for Professional Engineers
An Introduction to Concrete Gravity Dams for Professional Engineers

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

Publisher: Guyer Partners

Published: 2022-10-13

Total Pages: 42

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Introductory technical guidance for civil engineers and other professional engineers and construction managers interested in design and construction of concrete gravity dams. Here is what is discussed: 1. GENERAL DESIGN CONSIDERATIONS, 2. DESIGN DATA, 3. LOADS.

An Introduction to Foundation Investigations for Arch Dams for Professional Engineers
An Introduction to Foundation Investigations for Arch Dams for Professional Engineers

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

Publisher: Guyer Partners

Published: 2023-09-07

Total Pages: 64

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Introductory technical guidance for civil engineers, geotechnical engineers and other professional engineers and construction managers interested in foundation investigations for arch dams. Here is what is discussed: 1. INTRODUCTION, 2. SITE SELECTION INVESTIGATIONS, 3. GEOLOGICAL INVESTIGATIONS OF SELECTED DAM SITE, 4. ROCK MECHANICS INVESTIGATIONS, 5. ROCK MECHANICS ANALYSE.

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 Rock Bolts for Rock Reinforcement for Professional Engineers
An Introduction to Rock Bolts for Rock Reinforcement for Professional Engineers

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

Publisher: Guyer Partners

Published: 2023-12-26

Total Pages: 39

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Introductory technical guidance for civil engineers, geotechnical engineers and other professional engineers and construction managers interested in rock bolt reinforcement in construction in rock. Here is what is discussed: 1. DESIGN OF ROCK REINFORCEMENT, 2. DESIGN PROCEDURE, 3. BASIC CHARACTERISTICS OF SOUND DESIGNS, 4. EMPIRICAL GUIDELINES FOR SOUND DESIGNS, 5. ANALYTICAL TECHNIQUES FOR ROCK REINFORCEMENT DESIGN.

Rock Mechanics
Rock Mechanics

Author: Nagaratnam Sivakugan

Publisher: CRC Press

Published: 2013-01-18

Total Pages: 249

ISBN-13: 0203127595

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Rock mechanics is a multidisciplinary subject combining geology, geophysics, and engineering and applying the principles of mechanics to study the engineering behavior of the rock mass. With wide application, a solid grasp of this topic is invaluable to anyone studying or working in civil, mining, petroleum, and geological engineering. Rock Mechani

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.