| An Introduction to Special Considerations for Flood Walls Contributor(s): Guyer, J. Paul (Author) |
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ISBN: 1720149437 ISBN-13: 9781720149439 Publisher: Independently Published OUR PRICE: $27.55 Product Type: Paperback Published: September 2018 |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Technology & Engineering | Civil - Flood Control |
| Physical Information: 0.09" H x 8.5" W x 11" (0.28 lbs) 44 pages |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: Introductory technical guidance for civil and geotechnical engineers interested in flood wall design and engineering. Here is what is discussed: 1. GENERAL CHARACTERISTICS 2. RATIONALE FOR LOADING CASES 3. GENERAL CONSIDERATIONS 4. UNDERSEEPAGE CONTROL 5. FOUNDATION BASE TYPES 6. HORIZONTAL WATER AND EARTH LOADS ON KEYS 7. UNSUITABLE FOUNDATION MATERIAL AND BANK STABILITY 8. SCOUR PROTECTION 9. CHANGE-OF-ALIGNMENT MONOLITHS 10. CLOSURE AND ABUTMENT MONOLITHS 11. DRAINAGE STRUCTURE MONOLITHS 12. TRANSITION SECTIONS BETWEEN FLOOD WALLS AND LEVEES 13. WATER STOPS 14. CONTRACTION AND EXPANSION JOINTS 15. ADJACENT STRUCTURES AND RIGHTS-OF-WAY 16. ARCHITECTURAL AND LANDSCAPING CONSIDERATIONS 17. INSTRUMENTATION CONSIDERATIONS 18. TYPES OF INSTRUMENTATION 19. OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE MANUAL REQUIREMENTS 20. INSPECTION 21. REPAIR MEASURES. |