J Paul Guyer

An Introduction to Small Dam Types J Paul Guyer

Introductory technical guidance for civil engineers interested in types of small dams. Here is what is discussed: 1. GENERAL 2. CLASSIFICATION ACCORDING TO USE 3. CLASSIFICATION BY HYDRAULIC DESIGN 4. CLASSIFICATION BY MATERIALS 5. EARTHFILL DAMS 6. ROCKFILL DAMS 7. CONCRETE GRAVITY DAMS 8. CONCRETE ARCH DAMS 9. CONCRETE BUTTRESS DAMS 10. OTHER TYPES 11. PHYSICAL FACTORS GOVERNING SELECTION OF TYPE 12. TOPOGRAPHY 13. GEOLOGY AND FOUNDATION CONDITIONS 14. MATERIALS AVAILABLE 15. HYDROLOGY 16. SPILLWAY 17. EARTHQUAKE 18. LEGAL, ECONOMIC, AND ESTHETIC CONSIDERATIONS 19. PURPOSE AND BENEFIT-COST RELATION.