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Page 314
... estimated readily with graphical flow nets ( Chap . 5 ) . This procedure rapidly becomes diffi- cult and tedious for non - uniform subsoil conditions ; however , by making simplifying assumptions , the designer can arrive at a fair estimate ...
... estimated readily with graphical flow nets ( Chap . 5 ) . This procedure rapidly becomes diffi- cult and tedious for non - uniform subsoil conditions ; however , by making simplifying assumptions , the designer can arrive at a fair estimate ...
Page 435
... estimated with dynamic or static penetration tests . Care must be taken when penetration tests are performed to avoid " quick " con- ditions developing in the soil at the bottom of the hole below the penetrometer . At a number of ...
... estimated with dynamic or static penetration tests . Care must be taken when penetration tests are performed to avoid " quick " con- ditions developing in the soil at the bottom of the hole below the penetrometer . At a number of ...
Page 455
... estimated on the basis of the reputation which the area has for windiness . Estimated values of less than 50 miles / hr , should never be used , and values of 70 to 100 miles / hr . should be assumed in windy and flat areas . From the ...
... estimated on the basis of the reputation which the area has for windiness . Estimated values of less than 50 miles / hr , should never be used , and values of 70 to 100 miles / hr . should be assumed in windy and flat areas . From the ...
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Design Considerations | 1 |
3e Curving Earth Dams for Arch Action | 94 |
Failures and Damages | 113 |
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