Download or read book An Introduction to Investigations and Method Selection for Hardening Levees for Professional Engineers written by J. Paul Guyer, P.E., R.A. and published by Guyer Partners. This book was released on 2024-07-10 with total page 94 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Introductory technical guidance for professional engineers interested in planning and design of levees for rivers, creeks, reservoirs and other waters resources engineering structures. Here is what is discussed: 1. PROJECT REQUIREMENTS AND GENERAL ASSESSMENT, 2. THE ROLE OF GEOMORPHOLOGY IN RIVER PROJECTS, 3. HYDRAULIC ASSESSMENT OF ENERGY, RIVER FORM, AND SHEAR FORCES, 4. TRADITIONAL RIPRAP REVETMENTS, 5. SCOUR ASSESSMENT, 6. SELECTING A BANK STABILIZATION METHOD.