An Introduction to Seepage, Slope and Settlement for Levees

This publication provides introductory technical guidance for civil engineers and other professional engineers and construction managers interested in seepage, slope and settlement issues for levees. Here is what is discussed: 1. FOUNDATION UNDERSEEPAGE, 2. SEEPAGE THROUGH EMBANKMENTS, 3. EMBANKMENT STABILITY, 4. METHODS OF ANALYSIS, 5. CONDITIONS REQUIRING ANALYSIS, 6. MINIMUM ACCEPTABLE FACTORS OF SAFETY, 7. MEASURES TO INCREASE STABILITY, 8. SURFACE SLIDES, 9. SETTLEMENT, 10. SETTLEMENT ANALYSIS