An Introduction to Embankment Materials for Earth Fill Dams (Dams and Hydroelectric Power Plants)

Introductory technical guidance for civil and geotechnical engineers interested in fill materials for earthfill dam embankments. Here is what is discussed:1. EMBANKMENT MATERIALS2. ZONING3. CRACKING4. FILTER DESIGN5. CONSOLIDATION AND EXCESS POREWATER PRESSURES6. EMBANKMENT SLOPES AND BERMS7. EMBANKMENT REINFORCEMENT8. COMPACTION REQUIREMENTS9. SLOPE PROTECTION.

• | Author: J. Paul Guyer
• | Publisher: Independently published
• | Publication Date: Jun 23, 2018
• | Number of Pages: 31 pages
• | Language: English
• | Binding: Paperback
• | ISBN-10: 1983253456
• | ISBN-13: 9781983253454