An Introduction to Analytical Modeling of Hydraulic Structures

· Guyer Partners
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Introductory technical guidance for civil and mechanical engineers interested in analytical modeling of hydraulic structures at dams, reservoirs, locks and similar facilities. Here is what is discussed:
1. INTRODUCTION
2. TYPES OF CONCRETE HYDRAULIC STRUCTURES
3. CONCRETE GRAVITY DAMS
4. CONCRETE ARCH DAMS
5. INTAKE-OUTLET TOWERS
6. U-FRAME AND W-FRAME NAVIGATION LOCKS
7. MASSIVE CONCRETE LOCK WALLS
8. MASSIVE CONCRETE GUIDE WALLS
9. ANALYTICAL MODELING PROCEDURE
10. SUBSTRUCTURE METHOD
11. STANDARD FINITE ELEMENT METHOD
12. CONCRETE GRAVITY DAMS
13. CONCRETE ARCH DAMS
14. INTAKE-OUTLET TOWERS
15. U-FRAME AND W-FRAME NAVIGATION LOCKS
16. MASSIVE CONCRETE LOCK WALLS
17. MASSIVE CONCRETE GUIDE WALLS.
Introductory technical guidance for civil and mechanical engineers interested in analytical modeling of hydraulic structures at dams, reservoirs, locks and similar facilities. Here is what is discussed: 1. INTRODUCTION 2. TYPES OF CONCRETE HYDRAULIC STRUCTURES 3. CONCRETE GRAVITY DAMS 4. CONCRETE...

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 Paul Guyer is a registered civil engineer, mechanical engineer, fire protection engineer and architect with 35 years of experience designing buildings and related infrastructure. For an additional 9 years he was a principal staff advisor to the California Legislature on capital outlay and infrastructure 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.).

Paul Guyer is a registered civil engineer, mechanical engineer, fire protection engineer and architect with 35 years of experience designing buildings and related infrastructure. For an additional 9 years he was a principal staff advisor to the California Legislature on capital outlay and infras...

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