Download or read book An Introduction to Design Criteria for Concrete Arch Dams written by J. Paul Guyer, P.E., R.A. and published by Guyer Partners. This book was released on 2018-09-14 with total page 33 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Introductory technical guidance for civil engineers and construction managers interested in design criteria for concrete arch dams. Here is what is discussed: 1. CONCRETE PROPERTIES-STATIC 2. CONCRETE PROPERTIES-DYNAMIC 3. AVERAGE PROPERTIES 4. FOUNDATION PROPERTIES 5. LOADS 6. LOAD COMBINATIONS 7. CONFIGURATION OF DAM AND FOUNDATION 8. CRACKING 9. FACTORS OF SAFETY.