An Introduction to Flood and Retaining Walls
| Author | : J. Paul Guyer, P.E., R.A. |
| Publisher | : Guyer Partners |
| Total Pages | : 256 |
| Release | : 2018-09-10 |
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| Rating | : 4/5 ( Downloads) |
Download or read book An Introduction to Flood and Retaining Walls written by J. Paul Guyer, P.E., R.A. and published by Guyer Partners. This book was released on 2018-09-10 with total page 256 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. 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..