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Chapter 1 operating activities having responsibility for the design
Introduction and construction of earth and rock-fill dams.
1-3. References
1-1. Purpose Required and related references are listed in Appendix A.
This manual presents fundamental principles underlying 1-4. Overview of Manual
the design and construction of earth and rock-fill dams.
The general principles presented herein are also applicable
The objective of this manual is to present guidance for the
to the design and construction of earth levees. The con-
design and construction of earth and rock-fill dams. The
struction of earth dams by hydraulic means was curtailed
manual is general in nature and is not intended to sup-
in the 1940’s due to economic considerations and lique-
plant the judgment of the designer on a particular project.
faction concerns during earthquake loading and are not
discussed herein.
1-2. Applicability
This manual applies to HQUSACE elements, major subor-
dinate commands, districts, laboratories, and field
1-1
