Internal erosion and piping in embankments and their foundations is the main cause of failures and accidents to embankment dams. This volume covers internal erosion process of embankment dams and their foundations, from initiation of erosion, continuation, progression to form a pipe, and formation of a breach.

Geotechnical Engineering of Dams, 2nd edition provides a comprehensive text on the geotechnical and geological aspects of the investigations for and the design and construction of new dams and the review and assessment of existing dams. The main emphasis of this work is on embankment dams, but much of the text, particularly those parts related to geology, can be used for concrete gravity and arch dams.

All phases of investigation, design and construction are covered. Detailed descriptions are given from the initial site assessment and site investigation program through to...