Download or read book An Introduction to Double Curvature Dams for Professional Engineers written by J. Paul Guyer, P.E., R.A. and published by Guyer Partners. This book was released on 2024-06-23 with total page 31 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Introductory technical guidance for professional engineers interested in double curvature concrete arch dams. Here is what is discussed: 1. ARCH DAMS, 2. THE FIRST DOUBLE-CURVATURE ARCH DAM CONSTRUCTED, 3. ARCH DAM LAYOUT EM NO.36, 4. PROCEDURES FOR LAYING OUT AN ARCH DAM, 5. COMPARISON OF EM NO36 EMPIRICAL FORMULAS, 6. CRITERIA, 7. RULES OF THUMB.