Download or read book An Introduction to Double Curvature Concrete Arch Dams written by J. Paul Guyer, P.E., R.A. and published by Guyer Partners. This book was released on with total page 56 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Introductory technical guidance for civil engineers and construction managers interested in design and construction of concrete arch dams. Here is what is discussed: 1. ARCH DAMS – GENERAL 2. ARCH DAM LAYOUT 3. PROCEDURES FOR LAYING OUT AN ARCH DAM 4. COMPARISON OF EMPIRICAL FORMULAS 5. CRITERIA 6. RULES OF THUMB 7. GLOSSARY 8. COMPUTATION OF DAM GEOMETRY 9. DRAWINGS SHOWING ARCH DAM DIMENSIONS AND DAM TYPES 10. SELECTED CONCRETE DAMS SHAPES.