An Introduction to Embankment Materials for Earth Fill Dams

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

июнь 2018 г. · Guyer Partners

Об электронной книге

Introductory technical guidance for civil and geotechnical engineers interested in fill materials for earthfill dam embankments. Here is what is discussed:
1. EMBANKMENT MATERIALS
2. ZONING
3. CRACKING
4. FILTER DESIGN
5. CONSOLIDATION AND EXCESS POREWATER PRESSURES
6. EMBANKMENT SLOPES AND BERMS
7. EMBANKMENT REINFORCEMENT
8. COMPACTION REQUIREMENTS
9. SLOPE PROTECTION.

Об авторе

 Paul Guyer is a registered civil engineer, mechanical engineer, fire protection engineer and architect with over 35 years of experience designing all types of buildings and related infrastructure. For an additional 9 years he was a public policy advisor on the staff of the California Legislature dealing with infrastructure issues. He is a graduate of Stanford University and has held numerous local, state and national 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.).