An Introduction to Coffer Dams

by J Paul Guyer

Overview

This publication provides introductory technical guidance for civil engineers, geotechnical engineers and other professional engineers and construction managers interested in coffer dams. Here is what is discussed: 1. INTRODUCTION, 2. PLANNING, LAYOUT, AND ELEMENTS OF COFFERDAMS, 3. GEOTECHNICAL CONSIDERATIONS, 4. FOUNDATION TREATMENT, 5. SOURCES AND PROPERTIES OF CELL FILL, 6. SEEPAGE CONTROL, 7. FOUNDATION UNDERSEEPAGE, 8. SEISMIC CONSIDERATIONS.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781544780597
Publisher:	CreateSpace Publishing
Publication date:	03/19/2017
Series:	Dams and Hydroelectric Power Plants
Pages:	54
Product dimensions:	8.50(w) x 11.02(h) x 0.11(d)

About the Author

Paul Guyer is a registered mechanical engineer, civil engineer, fire protection engineer and architect with over 35 years of experience in the design of buildings and related infrastructure. For an additional 9 years he was a principal advisor to the California Legislature on infrastructure and capital outlay issues. He is a graduate of Stanford University and has held numerous national, state and local offices with the American Society of Civil Engineers, Architectural Engineering Institute, and National Society of Professional Engineers. He is a Fellow of ASCE, AEI and CABE (U.K.).