Geotechnical Engineering of Dams Book

1. Introduction 2. Key Geological Issues 3. Geotechnical Questions Associated with Various Geological Environments 4. Planning, Conducting and Reporting of Geotechnical Investigations 5. Site Investigation Techniques 6. Shear Strength, Compressibility and Permeability of Embankment Materials and Soil Foundations 7. Clay Mineralogy, Soil Properties, and Dispersive Soils 8. Embankment Dams, their Zoning and Selection 9. Design, Specification and Construction of Filters 10. Control of Seepage, Internal Erosion and Piping for Embankment Dams 11. Analysis of Stability and Deformations 12. Design of Embankment Dams to Withstand Earthquakes 13. Embankment Dam Details 14. Specification and Quality Control of Earthfill and Rockfill 15. Concrete Face Rockfill Dams 16. Concrete Gravity Dams and their Foundations 17. Foundation Preparation and Cleanup for Embankment and Concrete Dams 18. Foundation Grouting 19. Mine and Industrial Dams 20. Monitoring and Surveillance of Embankment Dams.