An Introduction to Levees for Professional Engineers
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Introductory technical guidance for civil engineers and other professional engineers and construction managers interested in design and construction of levees for flood control and other water resources projects. Here is what is discussed:
1. FIELD INVESTIGATIONS,
2. LEVEE CONSTRUCTION METHODS,
3. SEEPAGE, SLOPE AND SETTLEMENT,
4. BERMS, FILTERS AND DRAINS,
5. SOIL CEMENT FOR PROTECTION OF LEVEES,
6. SPECIAL FEATURES.
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Paul Guyer is a registered civil engineer, mechanical engineer, fire protection engineer and architect with 35 years of experience designing buildings and related infrastructure. For an additional 9 years he was a principal staff advisor to the California Legislature on capital outlay and infrastructure issues. He is a graduate of Stanford University and has held numerous national, state and local offices with the American Society of Civil Engineers, Architectural Engineering Institute and National Society of Professional Engineers. He is a Fellow of ASCE, AEI and CABE (U.K.).
