An Introduction to Concrete Structures Stability Analysis
An Introduction to Concrete Structures Stability Analysis

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Publisher: Guyer Partners

Published: 2018-09-29

Total Pages: 39

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Introductory technical guidance for civil, structural and geotechnical engineers interested in stability of large concrete structures such as dams and locks. Here is what is discussed: 1. FAILURE MODES AND WEDGE SLIDING ANALYSIS 2. STABILITY REQUIREMENTS 3. RISK-BASED ANALYSIS FOR FLOOD PROJECT STUDIES 4. SITE INFORMATION 5. CRITICAL STRUCTURES 6. EXISTING STRUCTURES 7. FACTORS OF SAFETY FOR SLIDING 8. FACTORS OF SAFETY FOR FLOTATION 9. LIMITS ON RESULTANT LOCATION 10. ALLOWABLE BEARING CAPACITY 11. SEISMIC STABILITY 12. MANDATORY REQUIREMENTS.

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.

An Introduction to Small Concrete Gravity Dams
An Introduction to Small Concrete Gravity Dams

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

Publisher: Guyer Partners

Published: 2018-10-27

Total Pages: 55

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Introductory technical guidance for civil engineers interested in 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 Fundamentals of Ice Engineering
An Introduction to Fundamentals of Ice Engineering

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

Publisher: Guyer Partners

Published: 2021-12-29

Total Pages: 37

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Introductory technical guidance for professional engineers and construction managers interested in ice engineering. Here is what is discussed: 1. INTRODUCTION, 2. ICE PROCESSES AND PROPERTIES, 3. MECHANICAL PROPERTIES OF FRESHWATER ICE, 4. FRAZIL ICE, 5. THERMAL ICE GROWTH, 6. DYNAMIC ICE COVER FORMATION, 7. ICE COVER BREAKUP.

An Introduction to Small Dams
An Introduction to Small Dams

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

Publisher: Guyer Partners

Published: 2019-07-09

Total Pages: 254

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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. SMALL DAM TYPES 2. SMALL CONCRETE GRAVITY DAMS 3. EARTHFILL EMBANKMENT DAMS 4. EMBANKMENT DESIGN 5. CONCRETE CONDUITS 6. OUTLET WORKS 7. SOIL EXPLORATION.

Advances in Water Resources & Hydraulic Engineering
Advances in Water Resources & Hydraulic Engineering

Author: Changkuan Zhang

Publisher: Springer Science & Business Media

Published: 2010-07-28

Total Pages: 2335

ISBN-13: 3540894659

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"Advances in Water Resources and Hydraulic Engineering - Proceedings of 16th IAHR-APD Congress and 3rd Symposium of IAHR-ISHS" discusses some serious problems of sustainable development of human society related to water resources, disaster caused by flooding or draught, environment and ecology, and introduces latest research in river engineering and fluvial processes, estuarine and coastal hydraulics, hydraulic structures and hydropower hydraulics, etc. The proceedings covers new research achievements in the Asian-Pacific region in water resources, environmental ecology, river and coastal engineering, which are especially important for developing countries all over the world. This proceedings serves as a reference for researchers in the field of water resources, water quality, water pollution and water ecology. Changkuan Zhang and Hongwu Tang both are professors at Hohai University, China.