ABSTRACT

In this work, practical recommendations are given for sound dike design. Particular emphasis is placed on design, management and maintenance. Coverage includes the assessment of soil properties and different types of loadings on a dike.

chapter Chapter 1|5 pages

Introduction

chapter Chapter 2|4 pages

Starting-Points for the Design

chapter Chapter 3|11 pages

Design

chapter Chapter 4|5 pages

Execution Aspects

chapter Chapter 5|1 pages

Management and Maintenance

chapter Chapter 6|6 pages

Safety in Strength and Stability Analysis

chapter Chapter 7|11 pages

Loads on the Flood Defence

chapter Chapter 8|8 pages

Strength of the Flood Defence

chapter Chapter 9|34 pages

Soil Mechanics and Geohydrology Investigation

chapter Chapter 10|15 pages

Pore-Water Pressures and Piezometric Head

chapter Chapter 11|33 pages

Design Calculations

chapter Chapter 12|30 pages

Structural Design Aspects