Geotechnical Engineering Of Dams

Author : Robin Fell,Patrick MacGregor,David Stapledon,Graeme Bell,Mark Foster
Publisher : CRC Press
Page : 1374 pages
File Size : 47,9 Mb
Release : 2014-11-21
Category : Technology & Engineering
ISBN : 9780203387313

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Geotechnical Engineering of Dams by Robin Fell,Patrick MacGregor,David Stapledon,Graeme Bell,Mark Foster Pdf

This book provides a comprehensive text on the geotechnical and geological aspects of the investigations for and the design and construction of new dams and the review and assessment of existing dams. The book provides dam engineers and geologists with a practical approach, and gives university students an insight into the subject of dam engineering. All phases of investigation, design and construction are covered, through to the preliminary and detailed design phases and ultimately the construction phase. This revised and expanded 2nd edition includes a lengthy new chapter on the assessment of the likelihood of failure of dams by internal erosion and piping.

Author : Robin Fell,Patrick MacGregor,David Stapledon,Graeme Bell,Mark Foster
Publisher : CRC Press
Page : 1384 pages
File Size : 47,9 Mb
Release : 2014-11-21
Category : Technology & Engineering
ISBN : 9781138000087

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Geotechnical Engineering of Dams, 2nd Edition by Robin Fell,Patrick MacGregor,David Stapledon,Graeme Bell,Mark Foster Pdf

Geotechnical Engineering of Dams, 2nd edition provides a comprehensive text on the geotechnical and geological aspects of the investigations for and the design and construction of new dams and the review and assessment of existing dams. The main emphasis of this work is on embankment dams, but much of the text, particularly those parts related to geology, can be used for concrete gravity and arch dams. All phases of investigation, design and construction are covered. Detailed descriptions are given from the initial site assessment and site investigation program through to the preliminary and detailed design phases and, ultimately, the construction phase. The assessment of existing dams, including the analysis of risks posed by those dams, is also discussed. This wholly revised and significantly expanded 2nd edition includes a lengthy new appendix on the assessment of the likelihood of failure of dams by internal erosion and piping. This valuable source on dam engineering incorporates the 200+ years of collective experience of the authors in the subject area. Design methods are presented in combination with their theoretical basis, to enable the reader to develop a proper understanding of the possibilities and limitations of a method. For its practical, well-founded approach, this work can serve as a useful guide for professional dam engineers and engineering geologists and as a textbook for university students.

Author : Robin Fell,Patrick MacGregor,David Stapledon,Graeme Bell (Consulting dams engineer),Mark Andrew Foster
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 1338 pages
File Size : 55,6 Mb
Release : 2015
Category : TECHNOLOGY & ENGINEERING
ISBN : 1523107200

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Geotechnical Engineering of Dams by Robin Fell,Patrick MacGregor,David Stapledon,Graeme Bell (Consulting dams engineer),Mark Andrew Foster Pdf

"This book provides a comprehensive text on the geotechnical and geological aspects of the investigations for and the design and construction of new dams and the review and assessment of existing dams. The emphasis is on embankment dams, but much of the text, particularly those parts related to geology, can be used for concrete gravity and arch dams. The book aims to provide practising dam engineers and geologists with a practical approach, as well as to give university students an insight into the subject of dam engineering. The theoretical basis upon which design methods have been developed is included so readers develop a proper understanding of the limitations of the methods. All phases of investigation, design and construction are covered, from the initial assessment of a damsite and the development and carrying out of a detailed site investigation program, through to the preliminary and detailed design phases and ultimately the construction phase. The assessment of existing dams, including the analysis of risks posed by those dams, is also discussed. This wholly revised and significantly expanded 2nd edition includes a lengthy new chapter on the assessment of the likelihood of failure of dams by internal erosion and piping"--

Author : Robin Fell,Patrick MacGregor,David Stapledon,Graeme Bell,Mark Foster
Publisher : CRC Press
Page : 1348 pages
File Size : 49,7 Mb
Release : 2014-11-25
Category : Technology & Engineering
ISBN : 1136697594

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Geotechnical Engineering of Dams, 2nd Edition by Robin Fell,Patrick MacGregor,David Stapledon,Graeme Bell,Mark Foster Pdf

Geotechnical Engineering of Dams, 2nd edition provides a comprehensive text on the geotechnical and geological aspects of the investigations for and the design and construction of new dams and the review and assessment of existing dams. The main emphasis of this work is on embankment dams, but much of the text, particularly those parts related to geology, can be used for concrete gravity and arch dams. All phases of investigation, design and construction are covered. Detailed descriptions are given from the initial site assessment and site investigation program through to the preliminary and detailed design phases and, ultimately, the construction phase. The assessment of existing dams, including the analysis of risks posed by those dams, is also discussed. This wholly revised and significantly expanded 2nd edition includes a lengthy new appendix on the assessment of the likelihood of failure of dams by internal erosion and piping. This valuable source on dam engineering incorporates the 200+ years of collective experience of the authors in the subject area. Design methods are presented in combination with their theoretical basis, to enable the reader to develop a proper understanding of the possibilities and limitations of a method. For its practical, well-founded approach, this work can serve as a useful guide for professional dam engineers and engineering geologists and as a textbook for university students.

Author : Willi H. Hager,Anton J. Schleiss,Robert M. Boes,Michael Pfister
Publisher : CRC Press
Page : 1081 pages
File Size : 51,9 Mb
Release : 2020-11-05
Category : Technology & Engineering
ISBN : 9781135038038

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Hydraulic Engineering of Dams by Willi H. Hager,Anton J. Schleiss,Robert M. Boes,Michael Pfister Pdf

Hydraulic engineering of dams and their appurtenant structures counts among the essential tasks to successfully design safe water-retaining reservoirs for hydroelectric power generation, flood retention, and irrigation and water supply demands. In view of climate change, especially dams and reservoirs, among other water infrastructure, will and have to play an even more important role than in the past as part of necessary mitigation and adaptation measures to satisfy vital needs in water supply, renewable energy and food worldwide as expressed in the Sustainable Development Goals of the United Nations. This book deals with the major hydraulic aspects of dam engineering considering recent developments in research and construction, namely overflow, conveyance and dissipations structures of spillways, river diversion facilities during construction, bottom and low-level outlets as well as intake structures. Furthermore, the book covers reservoir sedimentation, impulse waves and dambreak waves, which are relevant topics in view of sustainable and safe operation of reservoirs. The book is richly illustrated with photographs, highlighting the various appurtenant structures of dams addressed in the book chapters, as well as figures and diagrams showing important relations among the governing parameters of a certain phenomenon. An extensive literature review along with an updated bibliography complete this book.

Author : Anonim
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 912 pages
File Size : 45,6 Mb
Release : 2005
Category : Dams
ISBN : 1628707771

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Geotechnical Engineering of Dams by Anonim Pdf

Author : Robin Fell,Patrick MacGregor,David Stapledon,Graeme Bell
Publisher : CRC Press
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 40,5 Mb
Release : 2005-06-30
Category : Technology & Engineering
ISBN : 041536440X

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Geotechnical Engineering of Dams by Robin Fell,Patrick MacGregor,David Stapledon,Graeme Bell Pdf

Geotechnical Engineering of Dams provides a comprehensive text on the geotechnical and geological aspects of the investigations for and the design and construction of new dams. In addition, much attention is paid to the review and assessment of existing dams. The main emphasis of this work is on embankment dams, but much of the text, particularly those parts related to geology, can be used for concrete gravity and arch dams. All phases of investigation, design and construction of a dam are covered. Detailed descriptions are given from the initial site assessment and site investigation program through to the preliminary and detailed design phases and, ultimately, the construction phase. The assessment of existing dams, including the assessment of the likelihood of internal erosion and piping analysis of risks posed by those dams, is also presented. This valuable source on dam engineering incorporates the collective experience of the authors, each of whom has more than thirty-five years experience in the subject area. Design methods are presented in combination with their theoretical basis, to enable the reader to develop a proper understanding of the possibilities and limitations of a method. For its practical, well-founded approach, this work can serve as a useful guide for professional dam engineers and engineering geologists and as a textbook for university students.

Author : Cigb Icold
Publisher : CRC Press
Page : 206 pages
File Size : 54,8 Mb
Release : 2021-06-10
Category : Technology & Engineering
ISBN : 9781000382754

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Dam Safety Management / Gestion de la Sécurité des Barrages by Cigb Icold Pdf

Dam Safety Management is a major concern during the entire lifetime cycle of a dam scheme. This is particularly true for the operational phase of the scheme that represents by far the longest period in its lifetime cycle. Bulletin 154 presented a general approach and concepts to be applied to dam operation. The current Bulletin 175 extends the developed concepts to all phases preceding the operational phase. Many risks associated with the operation of existing dams have their origins in other phases preceding the actual operation. Although there are numerous ICOLD Bulletins addressing technical aspects of planning, design, construction and commissioning of dams, there is not a single Bulletin which covers the subject in a comprehensive manner. The current document is a first attempt to capture all relevant dam safety aspects in all preoperational phases by systematically characterizing the actors involved, their roles, the activities and complex interactions present in different phases of the dam lifecycle. An Overarching Safety Management System is specifically developed that can be applied to all actors involved. La gestion de la sécurité des barrages est une préoccupation majeure pendant tout le cycle de vie d'un projet de barrage. Cela est particulièrement vrai pour la phase opérationnelle du système qui représente de loin la période la plus longue de son cycle de vie. Le Bulletin 154 présente une approche générale et des concepts à appliquer à l'exploitation des barrages. Le Bulletin 175 actuel étend les concepts développés à toutes les phases précédant la phase d'exploitation. De nombreux risques associés à l'exploitation des barrages existants ont leur origine dans d'autres phases précédant l'exploitation proprement dite. Bien qu'il existe de nombreux bulletins ICOLD traitant des aspects techniques de la planification, de la conception, de la construction et de la mise en service des barrages, il n'existe pas un seul bulletin qui couvre le sujet de manière exhaustive. Le document actuel est une première tentative de capturer tous les aspects pertinents de la sécurité des barrages dans toutes les phases pré-opérationnelles en caractérisant systématiquement les acteurs impliqués, leurs rôles, les activités et les interactions complexes présentes dans les différentes phases du cycle de vie du barrage. Un système global de gestion de la sécurité est spécifiquement développé et peut être appliqué à tous les acteurs impliqués.

Author : Robin Fell,Jean-Jacques Fry
Publisher : CRC Press
Page : 245 pages
File Size : 43,5 Mb
Release : 2014-04-21
Category : Technology & Engineering
ISBN : 9781482266146

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Internal Erosion of Dams and Their Foundations by Robin Fell,Jean-Jacques Fry Pdf

Internal erosion and piping in embankments and their foundations is the main cause of failures and accidents to embankment dams. For new dams, the potential for internal erosion and piping can be controlled by good design and construction of the core of the dam and provision of filters to intercept seepage through the embankment and the foundations. This book presents selected and reviewed papers from the Workshop on Internal Erosion and Piping of Dams and their Foundations, which was held from 25 to 27 April, 2005 in Aussois, France. The book covers the whole internal erosion process, from initiation of erosion, continuation, progression to form a pipe, and formation of a breach. An overview paper based on the papers and discussion at the Workshop describes the state of the art and research needs. Internal Erosion of Dams and their Foundations will be most valuable to dam engineers, researchers and students who are involved in assessing the safety of embankment dams from internal erosion and piping.

Author : Hasan Tosun
Publisher : BoD – Books on Demand
Page : 108 pages
File Size : 48,5 Mb
Release : 2019-02-20
Category : Technology & Engineering
ISBN : 9781789854794

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Dam Engineering by Hasan Tosun Pdf

Dams and their auxiliary structures are built to provide water for human consumption, irrigating lands, generating hydroelectric power, and use in industrial processes. They are critical structures for continuing life and providing public safety. Construction of a dam is a complicated task that requires sophisticated modern technology and technical expertise. Scientists need to review and adjust their perspectives on designing embankments and their related structures, and compaction and consolidation of fill material, behavior of concrete materials, geotechnical and seismological studies of the dam site, total risk analysis, safety monitoring and instrumentation, heightening, hydrological studies, soil conservation, and watershed management. This book intends to provide the reader with a comprehensive overview of the latest information in dam engineering.

Author : Robin Fell,Patrick MacGregor,David Stapledon
Publisher : Taylor & Francis
Page : 675 pages
File Size : 54,9 Mb
Release : 1992
Category : Dams
ISBN : 9054101288

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Geotechnical Engineering of Embankment Dams by Robin Fell,Patrick MacGregor,David Stapledon Pdf

Author : Richard L. Wiltshire,Christoph M. Goss,Harold W. Olsen
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 256 pages
File Size : 46,9 Mb
Release : 2005
Category : Technology & Engineering
ISBN : UOM:39015063171709

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H2Geo by Richard L. Wiltshire,Christoph M. Goss,Harold W. Olsen Pdf

GPP 2 contains 17 papers presented at the Biennial Geotechnical Symposium, held in Denver, Colorado, October 22, 2004.

Author : Ernest Wahlstrom
Publisher : Elsevier
Page : 290 pages
File Size : 40,9 Mb
Release : 2012-12-02
Category : Technology & Engineering
ISBN : 9780444601681

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Dams, Dam Foundations, and Reservoir Sites by Ernest Wahlstrom Pdf

Developments in Geotechnical Engineering 6: Dams, Dam Foundations, and Reservoir Sites explores the design and construction of dams and reservoirs, and the foundations on which they rest. It discusses the theory and practice of geology and geophysics as they are applied to the study of proposed sites on which to build dams and reservoirs, the measures taken to ensure the continued safety of a dam during construction, and geological processes and features of foundations. Comprised of 10 chapters, this volume begins with an overview of the geotechnical aspects of planning and construction of dams and reservoirs, along with the origin, nature, and magnitude of problems associated with the foundation materials to be used. It then looks at the geological classification of natural substances and the strengths of these substances in terms of their origin, fabric, and mineralogy; excavation and filling of valleys; the influence of geologic structure in the development of erosional and depositional features in valleys; and the flow of water (seepage) beneath dams and around abutments. The reader is also introduced to groundwater hydrology as it relates to the movement of water through anisotropic materials beneath standing or running bodies of water at the Earth's surface and beneath dams; the mechanics of dam foundations; and excavations and dam construction in unconsolidated deposits. This book will be of interest to geologists, geophysicists, and engineers, as well as those involved in hydrology, geosciences, and rock and soil mechanics.

Author : A.L. Goldin
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 335 pages
File Size : 45,7 Mb
Release : 2017-07-12
Category : Technology & Engineering
ISBN : 9781351455831

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Design of Earth Dams by A.L. Goldin Pdf

Earth dams are the most common impoundment structures, with stringent requirements imposed on their design and construction. Modern design require accurate static and dynamic computations based on thorough analysis of stress-strain conditions, as detailed in this handbook (translated from the Russia

Author : Jean-Jacques Fry,Norihisa Matsumoto
Publisher : CRC Press
Page : 802 pages
File Size : 43,8 Mb
Release : 2018-06-27
Category : Technology & Engineering
ISBN : 9780429957079

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Validation of Dynamic Analyses of Dams and Their Equipment by Jean-Jacques Fry,Norihisa Matsumoto Pdf

Validation of Dynamic Analyses of Dams and Their Equipment is the outcome of a three year cooperation program between CFBR (Comite Francais des Barrages et Reservoirs or French Committee on Large dams) and JCOLD (Japan Commission on Large Dams), and focusses on the dynamic behavior of concrete and embankment dams analyzed based on acceleration records of the JCOLD data base. The book covers a broad range of topics, including simplified and detailed methods of dynamic analysis for the seismic response of concrete and embankment dams compared with measured behavior. The response of embankment dams subjected to a 1.0 g foundation acceleration time history is computed by several analytical methods and compared. The modelling of stress-strain behavior of compacted soils for seismic stability analysis of earth-fill dams and its application for a failed earthfill dam is described. The cracking of the face slab of four faced rockfill dams during earthquakes is analyzed. The seismic behavior of concrete arch dams is discussed by the comparison of numerical and experimental results. Displacement-based seismic assessment of concrete dams is presented. Finally the book contains a comparison between the Japanese and French design criteria of gates and a comparison of the analysis of gates and field measurements. Validation of Dynamic Analyses of Dams and Their Equipment will be useful to professional and academics involved or interested in dam engineering.