Print this page An Introduction to Manual Layout of Arch Dams
J. Paul Guyer, P.E., R.A., Fellow ASCE, Fellow AEI
Course Outline
1. GENERAL DESIGN PROCESS
2. LEVELS OF DESIGN
3. PROCEDURE
4. MANUAL LAYOUT
5. PRELIMINARY STRESS ANALYSES
6. EVALUATION OF RESULTS
7. IMPROVEMENT OF DESIGN
8. PRESENTATION OF DESIGN LAYOUT
9. COMPUTER-ASSISTED LAYOUTS
This course includes a multiple-choice quiz at the end, which is designed to enhance the understanding of the course materials.
Learning Objective
At the conclusion of this course, the student will:
- Learn about the three typical levels of design;
- Learn an approach to selecting a value for the radius of the dam axis
- Learn why the magnitude of the central angle of the top arch is a controlling value which influences the curvature of the entire dam;
- Learn how to locate the crown cantilever and reference plane;
- Learn how to estimate the dam footprint;
- Learn how to layout the arches;
- Learn how to create the plane-of-centers view;
- Learn how to develop the profile view;
- Learn about preliminary stress analyses; and
- Learn an approach to evaluating results.
Intended Audience
This course is intended for civil engineers and other design and construction professionals wanting an introduction to the process laying out concrete arch dam.
Benefit for Attendee
This course will give civil engineers and others an introduction to important aspects of laying out concrete arch dams.
Course Introduction
This is an introduction to the concepts that are important in concrete arch dam layout.
About Course Author
Paul Guyer is a registered mechanical engineer, civil engineer, fire protection engineer and architect with over 35 years experience in the design of buildings and related infrastructure. For an additional 9 years he was a senior-level advisor to the California Legislature on infrastructure and capital outlay issues. He has designed and supervised the design of hundreds of construction projects requiring the preparation of detailed working drawings and specifications for federal, state and local public agencies and private companies. He is a graduate of Stanford University and has held numerous national, state and local positions with the American Society of Civil Engineers and National Society of Professional Engineers.
Course Content
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An Introduction to Manual Layout of Arch Dams
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Course Summary
This course will give you an understanding of important considerations in the layout of arch dams.
Quiz
Once you finish studying the above course content, you need to take a quiz to obtain the PDH credits.
DISCLAIMER: The materials contained in the online course are not intended as a representation or warranty on the part of PDH Center or any other person/organization named herein. The materials are for general information only. They are not a substitute for competent professional advice. Application of this information to a specific project should be reviewed by a registered architect and/or professional engineer/surveyor. Anyone making use of the information set forth herein does so at their own risk and assumes any and all resulting liability arising therefrom.
