<p>The presence of water has a major influence on the design of soil structures as it reduces the effective stresses and hence shear resistance, and applies seepage forces in case of flow. This key topic is well known to every geotechnical engineer and the ...

<p>This edition follows in the footsteps of the well-known and universally acclaimed book Spundwand- Handbuch Berechnungen by Klaus Lupnitz dating from 1977. The preface to that book contained the following words: &ldquo;This edition of the Sheet Piling Handbook ...

<p>This paper provides, in tabulated and summarized forms, details from a total of 23 North American dams and levees which have been remediated against seepage and the consequences of seepage, by using some form of &ldquo;positive cut-off.&rdquo; The purpose ...

<p>The rock itself is a significant barrier against groundwater movement if it has low porosity and is unweathered. The existence of discontinuities in the rock mass however increases the permeability and it may vary widely. In the Himalayas, active tectonic ...

<p>This manual presents the fundamental design principles andguidance concerning seepage considerations for design of new<img src="http://cdncache-a.akamaihd.net/items/it/img/arrow-10x10.png" alt="" /> dams and the evaluation of existing projects</p>

<p>Dams must be designed and maintained to safely control seepage. Nevertheless, most dams experience at least some seepage and many suffer from excessive seepage. Excessive seepage may lead to a problem with the safety of a dam if not treated properly. The ...