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Author(s): PD Smith Publisher: Butterworth & Co (Publishers) Ltd Year: 1982 Links: Limited preview Subjects: BASIC programming, open channels, pipe flow, hydraulic machinery Size: 156 pages BASIC Hydraulics aims to help students both to become proficient in the BASIC programming language by actually using the language in an important field of engineering and to use […]
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Author(s): USACE Publisher: USACE Year: 1989 Links: PDF, USACE Publications Subjects: Flood control, Reinforced concrete, Retaining walls, Structures Size: 448 pages, 5.66 MB This manual provides guidance for the safe design and economical construction of retaining and flood walls. It is intended primarily for retaining walls which will be subjected to hydraulic loadings such as […]
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Author(s): USACE Publisher: USACE Year: 2013 Links: PDF, USACE Publications Subjects: Hydrology, surveying Size: 700 pages, 16.4 MB This manual provides technical guidance for specifying requirements and performing hydrographic surveys of USACE river and harbor navigation projects, water control projects, and shore protection projects. Hydrographic surveys are performed to provide underwater site plan data for […]
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Author(s): USACE Publisher: USACE Year: 2016 Links: PDF, USACE Publications Subjects: Reinforced concrete, Structures Size: 138 pages, 3.56 MB Industry design and construction standards (American Concrete Institute [ACI], American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials [AASHTO], etc.) are adopted as applicable to provide safe, reliable, and cost effective hydraulic structures for civil works projects. […]
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Author(s): USACE Publisher: USACE Year: 1995 Links: PDF, USACE Publications Subjects: Waterstops Size: 23 pages, 0.08 MB This manual provides guidance for the selection and use of waterstops and other preformed joint materials for preventing passage of excessive amounts of water, water-borne matter, gases, other fluids, and other unwanted substances into or through the joints […]
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Author(s): USACE Publisher: USACE Year: 2005 Links: PDF, USACE Publications Subjects: Dams, Foundations, Reinforced concrete, Retaining walls, Structures Size: 161 pages, 1.85 MB This manual provides guidance for stability analysis of concrete gravity structures. Stability refers to resistance to sliding and floatation, limits on the eccentricity of the resultant of the applied loads, and limits […]
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Author(s): USACE Publisher: USACE Year: 2000 Links: PDF, USACE Publications Subjects: Levees Size: 164 pages, 3.29 MB The objective of this manual is to develop a guide for design and construction of levees. The manual is general in nature and not intended to supplant the judgment of the design engineer on a particular project. The […]
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Author(s): USACE Publisher: USACE Year: 2001 Links: PDF, USACE Publications Subjects: Wastewater Size: 101 pages, 1.48 MB This engineer manual (EM) was written to provide guidance for determining if precipitation, coagulation, flocculation (PIC/F) systems are applicable and guidance on how to properly design, specify, and operate P/C/F systems to remove dissolved heavy metals from aqueous […]
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Author(s): USACE Publisher: USACE Year: 1992 Links: PDF, USACE Publications Subjects: Geotechnical, foundations Size: 196 pages, 1.49 MB This manual presents guidelines for calculation of the bearing capacity of soil under shallow and deep foundations supporting various types of structures and embankments. This information is generally applicable to foundation investigation and design conducted by Corps […]
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Author(s): USACE Publisher: USACE Year: 1990 Links: PDF, USACE Publications Subjects: Geotechnical, foundations Size: 205 pages, 1.50 MB This manual presents guidelines for calculation of vertical displacements and settlement of soil under shallow foundations (mats and footings) supporting various types of structures and under embankments. This manual is intended as a guide for determining potential […]
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