General Design and Construction ConsiderationsforEarthand Rock-FillDams
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GENERALDESIGNANDCONSTRUCTIONCONSIDERATIONS FOREARTHANDROCK-FILLDAMS Engineering and Design
1. Purpose. This mansal presents fundarmental principies underlying thc desiga and construction ofearth and rock-fill dams. The general principles presented herein are also applicable to the design and construction ef carth levees. The construction of earth dams by hydraulic means was curtailed in the1940’s due to economic considerations and liquefaction concerms during earthquake loading and are not discussed herein
2. Applicability.This mamual spplies to HQUSACE clemests major subordinate cmmanus districts and rock-fill dams. lahoratories and ficld operating activities having responsibility for the design and constrction of carth
FOR THE COMMANDER:
U.S.Army Corps of Engineers DEPARTMENTOFTHEARMY Washington DC 20314-1000
ManualNo. 1110-2-2300
GENERALDESIGNANDCONSTRUCTIONCONSIDERATIONS FOREARTHANDROCK-FILLDAMS Engineering and Design
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Pupose. Introduction .1-1 1-1Applicability. References. 1-2 1-1Overview of Manual .1-3 1-4 1-1 1-1
Chapter 2
General ConsiderationsCivil Works Project Process General. .2-1 2-2 2-1 2-2Basic Requirements . Types of Embankment Dans. .2-3 .2-4 2-3 2-5Selection of Embankment Type. Environmental Considerations. .2-5 2-72-6 2-8
Chapter3 FieldInvestigations and Laboratory TestingLaboratory Testing. Gcological and Subsurface Explorations and Field Tests. 3-1 3-13-2 34
General Design ConsiderationsFreeboard... General.. .4-2 4-1 4-3 4-1Top Width. ..4-3 4-3Alignment. Embankment ..44 .45 4-3 4-3Performancc Parameters. Abutments. 4-6 4-3 44Earthqnke Effects. .48 .4-7 4-5Value Engincering Proposals. Coordination Between Design and Construction.. ..4-9 ..4-10 4-6 4-5Partnering Between the Owner and Contractor . .4-11 4-6
