Download or read book An Introduction to Coffer Dams written by J. Paul Guyer, P.E., R.A. and published by Guyer Partners. This book was released on 2018-01-16 with total page 54 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Introductory technical guidance for civil engineers interested in design and construction of coffer dams. Here is what is discussed: 1. INTRODUCTION 2. PLANNING, LAYOUT, AND ELEMENTS OF COFFERDAMS 3. GEOTECHNICAL CONSIDERATIONS 4. FOUNDATION TREATMENT 5. SOURCES AND PROPERTIES OF CELL FILL 6. SEEPAGE CONTROL 7. FOUNDATION UNDERSEEPAGE 8. SEISMIC CONSIDERATIONS.