An Introduction to Flood and Retaining Walls
Author | : J. Paul Guyer, P.E., R.A. |
Publisher | : Guyer Partners |
Total Pages | : 261 |
Release | : 2018-09-10 |
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Rating | : 4/5 ( Downloads) |
Book excerpt: Introductory technical guidance for civil and geotechnical engineers nd construction managers interested in design, engineering and construction of flood and retaining walls. Here is what is discussed: 1. ALTERNATE TYPES OF RETAINING WALLS 2. DESIGN AND CONSTRUCTION DETAILS AND CAUSES OF UNSATISFACTORY PERFORMANCE OF FLOOD WALLS 3. FORCES ON FLOOD WALLS DUE TO EARTH PRESSURE 4. FLOOD WALL FOUNDATION ANALYSIS 5. GENERAL CONSIDERATIONS FOR FLOOD AND RETAINING WALLS 6. GRAVITY AND CANTILEVER FLOOD WALLS 7. SPECIAL CONSIDERATIONS FOR FLOOD WALLS 8. STRUCTURAL STABILITY OF FLOOD WALLS 9. WATER FORCES ON FLOOD WALLS..