Geol.635 Geotechnical Aspects of Dam and Reservoir Construction (3C.H)
Course Contents: Geotechnical engineering for embankment and concrete dams. Zoning of embankment dams. Site investigations planning, and techniques, seepage control measures, and the design and specification and construction of filters. Stability analysis under normal loads for embankment and concrete gravity dams. Foundation preparation, cleanup and grouting. Detailing of embankment dams. Specification and quality control. Design of embankment dams for earthquake. Assessment of liquefaction potential and post liquefaction behavior. Mine and industrial tailings dams.
Recommended books:
- Dam Maintenance and Rehabilitation II by Roth, J. J., & Hughes, W. (2010). CRC Press.
- Dams, Dam Foundations, and Reservoir Sites by Wahlstrom, E. (2012). Elsevier.
- Geotechnical Engineering of Dams by Fell, R. (2014). CRC Press.
- An Introduction to Design and Construction of Dams (Dams and Hydroelectric Power Plants) by Guyer, J. P. (2017). Independently published.