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Download or read book An Introduction to Special Features of Levees written by J. Paul Guyer, P.E., R.A. and published by Guyer Partners. This book was released on 2017-12-14 with total page 77 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Introductory technical guidance for civil engineers and other professional engineers and construction managers interested in design and construction of levees for flood protection and other water resources projects. Here is what is discussed: 1. PIPELINES AND OTHER UTILITY LINES CROSSING LEVEES 2. GENERAL CONSIDERATIONS FOR PIPELINES CROSSING THROUGH OR UNDER LEVEES 3. GENERAL CONSIDERATIONS FOR PIPELINES CROSSING OVER LEVEES 4. PIPE SELECTION 5. ANTISEEPAGE DEVICES 6. CLOSURE DEVICES 7. CAMBER 8. INSTALLATION REQUIREMENTS 9. ACCESS ROADS 10. RAMPS 11. LEVEE ENLARGEMENTS 12. JUNCTION WITH CONCRETE CLOSURE STRUCTURES 13. OTHER SPECIAL FEATURES.