ABSTRACT

This text methodically demonstrates the basic rules for the design criteria of earthfill and rockfill dams. It expertly guides the reader from preliminary work through the design of various embankment dams and on to the construction and finally the control of safety in completed structures.

chapter 1|3 pages

Introduction

chapter 2|5 pages

History

chapter 3|8 pages

Project development

chapter 5|8 pages

Types of dams

chapter 6|14 pages

Assessment of the performance of dams

chapter 7|114 pages

Design of earth and rockfill dams

chapter 8|13 pages

Stability analysis

chapter 9|64 pages

Construction of earth and rockfill dams