Design manual for RCC spillways and overtopping protection

Manual developed to assist design engineers, regulators, owners and contractors with understanding design and construction aspects of RCC as a spillway material on an earth embankment; presents the most recent design criteria and details used by experienced designers in the private, state and federal sectors. Manual details all the design issues one should consider for RCC spillways and overtopping protection for existing dams. Discussions cover such topics as geotechnical considerations, seepage and filters, hydraulics of crest controls, mix designs, and construction means and methods. Numerous typical sections and design details are shown for aprons, chutes, training walls, and stilling basins. More than 85 color photos, figures, graphs, and tables highlight past projects and construction details. An example project directs the user through each step of the design process showing calculations, assumptions, and final design selections. Contents: (1) RCC Spillways and Overtopping Protection (2) Operational Requirements and Spillway Location (3) Investigations (4) Slope Stability and Foundation Analysis (5) Seepage Analysis (6) Overtopping Spillway Design (7) RCC Mix Design (8) Instrumentation and Monitoring (9) Construction Considerations (10) Appendix A – Example Problem