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Frequency Analysis
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Engineering Requirements for Flood Damage Reduction Studies
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Hydrology
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Surveying II
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| Photogrammetric
Mapping (371 Pages) |
| US
Army Corps of Engineers, July 2002 |
Chapter 1: Introduction
Purpose
Applicability
Distribution
References
Mandatory Requirements
Scope
Standards
Life Cycle Project Management Integration of Photogrammetric
Mapping Throughout the Project Life
Metrics
Trade Name Exclusions
Manual Development and Proponency
Using the Manual
Explanation of Abbreviations and Terms
Mandatory Requirements of this Chapter
Chapter 2: Photogrammetric Accuracy Standards and
Classifications
General
Photogrammetric Mapping Standards
USACE Photogrammetric Mapping Standard
ASPRS Accuracy Standards for Large-Scale Maps
Typical Mapping Scales, Contour Intervals, and Accuracy Classifications
for USACE Functional Applications
Supplemental USACE Photogrammetric Mapping Criteria
USACE Orthophoto and Orthophoto Map Accuracy Standards
Photogrammetric Mapping Coverage
Chapter 3: Photogrammetric Processes
Photogrammetry
Photogrammetric Processes
Imagery Acquisition
Ground Control
Adjustment of Imagery to the Earth
Feature Collection
Quality Control / Quality Assurance
Chapter 4: Photogrammetric Mapping Planning and Cost
Estimating Principles
General
Photogrammetric Mapping Project Planning
Photo Scale, Contour Interval, and Target Map Scale Determination
Data Compatibility
Project Design
Photogrammetric Mapping Production Flow
Approach to Estimating Detailed Photogrammetric Mapping Project
Costs
Project Specifications
Contract Parameters
Calculation of Production Hours for Aerial Photography
Photo Control Surveying Cost Items
Aerotriangulation
Photogrammetric Compilation and Digital Mapping Cost Items
Orthophoto Images
Summary of Production Hours
Photogrammetric Mapping - Sample Scope of Work and Cost Estimate
Chapter 5: Aerial Photography
General
Subcontracted Photography
General
Operational Procedures
Flight Line Maps
General
Types of Aerial Cameras
Analog Aerial Cameras
Camera Filters
Camera Classifications
Camera Mounting Requirements
Camera Criteria/Reporting
General
Radiant Energy and the Electromagnetic Spectrum
Film Characteristics
Type of Diapositives
Film Processing and Handling Specifications and Criteria
Camera Panel
Film Report
Negative Annotation
Container Labels
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Photo
Index Map Requirements
Contact Prints
Contract Deliverables
Chapter 6: Structural Evaluation
General
Coordinate Reference Systems
Ground Control Requirements for Photogrammetric Mapping
Marking Photo Control
Survey Accuracy Standards
Deliverables
Chapter 7: Airborne Global Positioning System Techniques
ABGPS
Project Planning
Other Considerations
Ground Receiver
Airborne Receiver
ABGPS Project Configuration
Quality Control
Chapter 8: Analytical Aerotriangulation
General
Aerotriangulation Principles
Softcopy Methods
Pass Points
Ground Control Points
Other Points
Instrumentation
Accuracy and Quality Control Criteria
Stereoplotter Settings
Deliverables
Chapter 9: Stereocompilation Procedures
General
Preparation
Stereoplatters
Types of Stereoplotters
Stereoplotter Operations
Stereoplotter Output Devices
Softcopy Workstation
Softcopy Workstations Output Devices
Stereoplotter Accuracies
Line Map Compilation Procedures
Compilation of Topography
Map Manuscript
Map Edit
Reproduction
Deliverables
Chapter 10: Orthophotographs
Orthophotographs
Background
Current Status
Map Substitute
Image Quality
Workstations
Production Procedures
Enlargement Factor
Limitation of Orthophotography
Chapter 11: Airborne Lidar Topographic Surveying
General
Operating Principles
Uses of LIDAR within the Corps
Background
Capabilities and Limitations
Comparisons with Existing Technologies
LIDAR System Components
Planning a LIDAR Data Collection
LIDAR Data Collection
LIDAR Data Processing
Results
Data Classification
Quality Control
Contracting Issues
Sources of Additional Information
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| Survey
Markers and Monumentation (54 Pages) |
| US
Army Corps of Engineers, September 1990 |
Chapter 1: Introduction
Purpose
Applicability
Reference
Background
Scope of Manual
Development of a Survey
Monumentation Comprehensive Plan
Permanent Monuments
Temporary Markers
Public Relations
Metrics
Brand Names
Chapter 2: Site Selection
General
Security
Utility
Stability
Corrosive Environment
Safety
Satellite Visibility
Cost Comparison
Chapter 3: Vertical Control - Bench Marks
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Selection
of Monument Type Based on Local Site Conditions
Construction and Installation Procedures
Naming Vertical Control Monuments
Marks of Other Organizations
Witness Posts and Signs
Chapter 4: Horizontal Control Monuments
Selection of Monument Type Based on Local Site Conditions
Construction and Installation Procedures
Naming Horizontal Control Monuments
Reference and Azimuth Marks
Three-Dimensional Monuments
Marks of Other Organizations
Witness Posts
Chapter 5: Boundary Monuments
Installation of Boundary Monumentation
Selection of Monument Type Based on Local Site Conditions
Construction and Installation Procedures
Naming Boundary Monuments
Reference Monuments
Witness Trees and Corners
Boundary Marker Sign
Chapter 6: Documentation
Monument/Marker Documentation
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| NAVSTAR
Global Positioning System Surveying (469 Pages) |
| US
Army Corps of Engineers, July 2003 |
Chapter 1: Introduction
Chapter 2: Operational Theory of NAVSTAR GPS
Chapter 3: GPS Reference Systems
Chapter 4: GPS Absolute Positioning Determination
Concepts, Errors, and Accuracies
Chapter 5: Differential or Relative Positioning Determination
Concepts
Chapter 6: GPS Applications in Usace
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Chapter 7: GPS Receiver and Equipment Selection
Chapter 8: Planning Data Collection With GPS
Chapter 9: Conducting GPS Field Surveys
Chapter 10: Post-processing Differential GPS Observational
Data
Chapter 11: Adjustment of GPS Surveys
Chapter 12: Contracting GPS Surveying Services
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| Geodetic
and Control Surveying (102 Pages) |
| US
Army Corps of Engineers, June 2002 |
Chapter 1: Introduction
Purpose
Applicability
Distribution
References
Background
Scope of Manual
Life Cycle Project Management
Metrics
Trade Name Exclusions
Abbreviations and Terms
Mandatory Requirements
Proponency
Chapter 2: Control Surveying Applications
General
Project Control Densification
Geodetic Control Densification
Vertical Control Densification
Structural Deformation Studies
Photogrammetry
Dynamic Positioning and Navigation
GIS Integration
Chapter 3: Standards and Specifications For Control
Surveying
General
Accuracy
General Procedural Standards and Specifications
Construction Surveys
Cadastral and Real Estate Surveys
Geodetic Control Surveys
Topographic Site Plan Mapping Surveys
Structural Deformation Surveys
Photogrammetric Mapping Control Surveys
Hydrographic Surveys
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GIS
Surveys
Mandatory Requirements
Chapter 4: Reference Systems and Datum Transformations
Reference Systems
Geodetic Coordinates
State Plane Coordinate System
Universal Transverse Mercator Coordinate System
Datum Transformations
Horizontal Datum Transformations
Horizontal Transition Plan
Vertical Datums
Vertical Datum Transformations
Vertical Transition Plan
Mandatory Requirements
Chapter 5: Horizontal Control Survey Techniques
Introduction
Secondary Horizontal Control
Traverse Survey Standards
Traverse Survey Guidelines
Traverse Classifications
Triangulation and Trilateration
Bearing and Azimuth Determination
Mandatory Requirements
Chapter 6: Vertical Control Survey Techniques
General
Second Order Leveling
Third Order Leveling
Mandatory Requirements
Chapter 7: Miscellaneous Field Notekeeping and Procedural
Requirements
Field Notes
Horizontal Control Survey Field Notes
Vertical Control Survey Field Notes
Rights-of-Entry
Mandatory Requirements
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| Topographic
Surveying (111 Pages) |
| US
Army Corps of Engineers, August 1994 |
Chapter 1: Introduction
Purpose
Applicability
References
Scope of Manual
Metrics
Brand Names
Accompanying Guide Specifications
USACE Capabilities
COGO System
Sample Scope of Work
Glossary
Manual Development and Proponency
Distribution
Chapter 2: Topographic Accuracy Standards
General
Topographic Mapping Standards
USACE Topographic Mapping Standard
Intended Use of the Map
Area of the Project
Map Scale
Contour Interval
ASPRS Accuracy Standards
USACE Horizontal Accuracy Check
Chapter 3: Topographic Survey Control
General
USACE Control Survey Accuracy
Standards
Reconnaissance and Planning
Phase
Primary Survey Control
GPS Survey Control
Secondary Control for
Topographic Surveys
Plane Coordinate Systems
Scale Factor Considerations
Control Checks
Chapter 4: Topographic Survey Techniques
General
Engineering Site Plan Surveys
Utility Surveys
As-Built Surveys
Section I. Plane-Table Surveys
General
Plane-Table Topography
Plane-Table Triangulation
Plane-Table Resection
Plane-Table Two-Point Problem
Plane-Table Traverse
Plane-Table Stadia Traverse
Plane-Table Three-Point Orientation
Contouring Methods
Locating and Plotting Detail
Plane-Table Equipment Checklist
Plane-Table Setup Hints
Plane-Table Notekeeping
Plane-Table Location Details
Section II. Electronic Total Station Surveys
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Electronic
Total Stations
Field Equipment
Equipment Maintenance
Maintaining Battery Power
Total Station Job Planning and Estimating
Electronic Theodolite Error Sources
Total Survey System Error Sources and How to Avoid Them
Controlling Errors
Coding Field Data
Field Computers
Modem for Data Transfer (Field to Office)
Trigonometric Leveling and Vertical Traversing
Trigonometric Leveling Field Procedures
Trigonometric Leveling Error Sources
Chapter 5: Data Collection Procedures For the Total
Station
General
Functional Requirements of a Generic Data Collector
Data Collection Operating Procedures
Field Crew Responsibility
Surveyor-Data Collector Interface
Digital Data
Digital Transfer
Data Collector Requirements
Coding Field Data
Summary of Total Station Fieldto
Finish Procedures
Data Collectors
Chapter 6: Surveyor Data Collector Interface and Formats
Computer Interfacing
Data Standardization
Coordinate File Coding
Data Sets
Computer-Aided Design and Drafting (CADD) Interface
Total Station Data Collection and Input to CADD
CADD Plotting
Chapter 7: Map Compiliation
General
CVTPC
File Descriptions
Overview of Topographic Survey Data Flow
Typical Point Descriptors Used in Topographic Surveying
Chapter 8: Architect/engineer Contracts
General
Preparation
Scope of Work
Chapter 9: Route Surveying
General
Horizontal Circular Curves
Deflection Angles
Degree of Curve - Arc Definition
Degree of Curve - Chord Definition
Curve Stakeouts
Curve Formulas
Transition Spirals
Spiral Stakeout
Vertical Curves
Vertical Curve - Tangent Offset Method
Vertical Curve - Equation Method
Vertical Curve Obstructions
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| Structural
Deformation Surveying (292 Pages) |
| US
Army Corps of Engineers, June 2002 |
Chapter 1: Introduction
Purpose
Applicability
Distribution
References
Scope of Manual
Background
Deformation Survey Techniques
Life Cycle Project Management
Metrics
Trade Name Exclusions
Abbreviations and Terms
Mandatory Requirements
Proponency and Waivers
Chapter 2: Planning, Design, and Accuracy Requirements
Standards for Deformation Surveys
Accuracy Requirements for Performing Deformation Surveys
Overview of Deformation Surveying Design
Professional Associations
Causes of Dam Failure
Foundation Problems in Dams
Navigation Locks
Deformation Parameters
Location of Monitoring Points
Design of Reference Networks
Reference Point Monumentation
Monitoring Point Monumentation
Design of Measurement Schemes
Measurement Reliability
Frequency of Measurements
Mandatory Requirements
Chapter 3: Deformation Measurement and Alignment Instrumentation
General
Angle and Distance Measurements
Differential Leveling
Total Station Trigonometric Elevations
Global Positioning System (GPS
Photogrammetric Techniques
Alignment Measurements
Extension and Strain Measurements
Tilt and Inclination Measurements
Non-Geodetic Measurements
Optical Tooling Technology
Laser Tooling methods
Laser Alignment Technology
Laser Alignment Techniques
Laser Alignment Error Sources
Laser Beam Propagation
Laser Alignment Equipment
Current Laser Alignment Surveys
Suspended and Inverted Plumblines
Comparison of Alignment and Plumbline Systems
Tiltmeter Observations
Mandatory Requirements
Chapter 4: Sources of Measurement Error and Instrument
Calibrations
Surveying Measurement Errors
Optical Pointing Error
Instrument Leveling Error
Instrument Centering Error
Horizontal Angle Measurement Error
Electronic Distance Measurement Error
Zenith Angle Measurement Error
Refraction of Optical Lines of Sight
Theodolite System Error
Reflector Alignment Error
EDM Scale Error
EDM Prism Zero Error
EDM Cyclic Error
Calibration Baselines
Equipment for Baseline Calibration
Procedures for Baseline Calibration
Mandatory Requirements
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Chapter 5: Angle and Distance Observations--theodolites,
Total Stations and Edm
Scope
Instrument and Reflector Centering Procedures
Angle and Direction Observations
Distance Observations
Electro-Optical Distance Measurement
EDM Reductions
Atmospheric Refraction Correction
Mandatory Requirements
Chapter 6: Settlement Surveys--precise Differential
Leveling Observations
Scope
Precise Geodetic Leveling
Differential Leveling Reductions
Total Station Trigonometric Heights
Mandatory Requirements
Chapter 7: Alignment, Deflection, and Crack Measurement
Surveys--micrometer Observations
Scope
Relative Alignment Deflections from Fixed Baseline
Micrometer Crack Measurement Observations
Mandatory Requirements
Chapter 8: Monitoring Structural Deformations Using
the Global Positioning System
Purpose
Background
Scope of Chapter
Section I - Monitoring Structural Deformation with GPS
Surveying Requirements
Surveying Procedures
Data Processing Procedures
GPS Monitoring Applications
GPS Survey Reporting and Results
Section II - GPS Performance on Monitoring Networks
Principles of GPS Carrier Phase Measurement
GPS Receiving System Performance
Sources of Error in GPS Measurements
GPS Performance on Monitoring Networks
Section III - Data Quality Assessment for Precise GPS Surveying
Quality Assessment Tools
GPS Session Status
Data Post-Processing
Post-Processing Statistics
Closure and Station Checks
Section IV - GPS Multipath Error
Description of Multipath Signals
Data Cleaning Techniques for GPS Surveys
Mandatory Requirements
Chapter 9: Preanalysis and Network Adjustment
General
Theory of Measurements
Least Squares Adjustment
Adjustment Input Parameters
Adjustment Output Parameters
Adjustment Procedures
Sample Adjustment--Yatesville Lake Dam
Mandatory Requirements
Chapter 10: Relative Distance Ratio Assessment Methods
Introduction
Deformation Monitoring Using Ratio Methods
Mandatory Requirements
Chapter 11: Analysis and Assessment of Results
General
Geometrical Analysis
Statistical Modeling
Deterministic Modeling
Hybrid Analysis Method
Automated Data Management
Scope of Deformation Analysis
Mandatory Requirements
Chapter 12: Data Presentation and Final Reports
Report Format
Displacement Data Presentation
Data Management
Mandatory Requirements
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| Construction
Surveying (238 Pages) |
| Department
of the Army, January 1985 |
Chapter 1: Survey Objectives
Chapter 2: Road Surveying
Chapter 3: Curves
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Chapter 4: Earthwork
Chapter 5: Bridge Surveying
Chapter 6: Site Layout
Chapter 7: Traverse
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| Surveying
I (175 Pages) |
| US
Army Engineer Center and School, November 1997 |
Lesson 1: Introduction to Surveying
Part A: Surveying Career Field
Part B: General
Part C: Terminology
Part D: Fieldwork
Part E: Surveying Parties
Part F: Surveys
Part G: Control Surveys
Part H: Professional Societies and Manufacturers
Practice Exercise
Answer Key and Feedback
Lesson 2: Ratios, Proportions, Roots, and Powers
Part A: Ratios and Proportions
Part B: Roots and Powers
Practice Exercise
Answer Key and Feedback
Lesson 3: Geometry
Part A: Lines
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Part
B: Angles
Part C: Triangles
Part D: Postulates
Part E: Theorems for Lines, Angles, and Triangles
Part F: Review of Geometry
Practice Exercise
Answer Key and Feedback
Lesson 4: Trigonometry
Part A: Angles
Part B: Trigonometric Fundamentals
Practice Exercise
Answer Key and Feedback
Lesson 5: Surveying Equipment
Part A: Universal Surveying Instruments
Part B: Field Equipment
Part C: Associated Surveying Equipment
Practice Exercise
Answer Key and Feedback
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| Surveying
(Topographic and Geodetic Surveys) (264 Pages) |
| US
Army Engineer Center and School, October 2001 |
Lesson 1: Geodesy For the Layman
Part A: Figures of the Earth
Part B: Geodetic Surveying
Part C: Geodetic Datums
Part D: Connecting Horizontal Datums
Part E: Geodetic Systems
Practice Exercise
Answer Key and Feedback
Lesson 2: Preliminary Survey Operations
Part A: Survey Missions
Part B: Surve y Operations
Part C: Survey Types
Part D: Survey Methods
Part E: Survey Classifications
Part F: Survey Networks
Part G: Survey Equipment
Part H: Fieldwork
Part I: Office Work
Part J: Survey Communication
Part K: System Accuracies and Requirements
Part L: Survey Reconnaissance
Part M: Signals and Towers
Practice Exercise
Answer Key and Feedback
Lesson 3: Horizontal Measurements
Part A: Triangulation
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Part
B: Measuring Angles
Part C: Traversing and Traverse Types
Practice Exercise
Answer Key and Feedback
Lesson 4: Leveling
Part A: Accuracy and Requirements
Part B: Precise Differential Leveling
Part C: Trigonometric Leveling
Practice Exercise
Answer Key and Feedback
Lesson 5: Navigational Satellite and Timing Global
Positioning System
Part A: Global Positioning System Overview
Part B: Absolute Precise Positioning
Part C: Differential Precise Positioning
Part D: Planning Precise-Positioning Surveys
Part E: Conducting Precise-Positioning Surveys
Part F: Processing Precise-Positioning Survey Data
Part G: Adjusting Precise-Positioning Surveys
Practice Exercise
Answer Key and Feedback
Lesson 6: Airfield Obstruction and Navigational-aid
Surveys
Part A: Federal Aviation Administration and Federal Aviation
Regulation Standards
Part B: Airfield Data Accuracy Requirements
Part C: Reporting
Practice Exercise
Answer Key and Feedback
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| Hydrologic
Analysis of Interior Areas (89 Pages) |
| US
Army Corps of Engineers, January 1987 |
Chapter 1: Introduction
Purpose and Scope
Interior Systems
Interdisciplinary Study Requirements
Organization of Manual
Chapter 2: Planning and Design Study Process
General
Study Process
Planning Study Considerations
Design Study Considerations
Chapter 3: Hydrologic Study Strategy
General
Minimum Facility Concepts
Overview of Hydrologic Study Strategy
Strategies for Planning Studies
Strategies for Design Studies
Chapter 4: Hydrologic Analysis Procedures
General
Basic Concepts
Procedure Overview
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Hydrologic
Data Requirements
Period-of-Record Methods
Multiple Discrete Event Hethod
Stochastic Simulation Procedure
Coincident Frequency Methods
Procedure Selection
Chapter 5: Flood Loss Reduction Measures
General
Physical Measures at Line-of-Protection
Physical Measures Remote From Line-of-Protection
Nonstructural Measures
Chapter 6: Special Topics
General
Performance Standards
Study Concepts for Urban and Agricultural Areas
Flood Damage Evaluation Concepts
Legal Requirements
Chapter 7: Reporting Requirements
General
Planning Considerations
Design Considerations
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| Hydrologic
Frequency Analysis (149 Pages) |
| US
Army Corps of Engineers, March 1993 |
Chapter 1: Introduction
Purpose and Scope
References
Definitions
Need for Hydrologic Frequency Estimates
Need for Professional Judgement
Chapter 2: Frequency Analysis
Definition
Duration Curves
Selection of Data for Frequency Analysis
Graphical Frequency Analysis
Analytical Frequency Analysis
Chapter 3: Flood Frequency Analysis
Introduction
Log-Pearson Type III Distribution
Weighted Skew Coefficient
Expected Probability
Risk
Conditional Probability Adjustment
Two-Station Comparison
Flood Volumes
Effects of Flood Control Works on
Flood Frequencies
Effects of Urbanization
Chapter 4: Low-flow Frequency Analysis
Uses
Interpretation
Application Problems
Chapter 5: Precipitation Frequency Analysls
General Procedures
Available Regional Information
Derivation of Flood-Frequency Relations
from Precipitation
Chapter 6: Stage(Elevation)-Frequency Analysis
Uses
Stage Data
Frequency Distribution
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Expected
Probability
Chapter 7: Damage-frequency Relationships
Introduction
Computation of Expected Annual Damage
Equivalent Annual Damage
Chapter 8: Statistical Reliability Criteria
Objective
Reliability of Frequency Statistics
Reliability of Frequency Curves
Chapter 9: Regression Analysis and Application to
Regional Studies
Nature and Application
Calculation of Regression Equations
The Correlation Coefficient and Standard Error
Simple Link Regression Example
Factors Responsible of Nondetermination
Multiple Linear Regression Example
Partial Correlation
Verification of Regression Results
Regression by Graphical Techniques
Practical Guidelines
Regional Frequency Analysis
Chapter 10: Analysis of Mixed Populations
Definition
Procedure
Cautions
Chapter 11: Frequency of Coincident Flows
Introduction
A Procedure for Coincident Frequency Analysis
Chapter 12: Stochastic Hydrology
Introduction
Applications
Basic Procedure
Monthly Streamflow Model
Data Fill In
Application In Areas of Limited Data
Daily Streamflow Model
Reliability
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| Hydrologic
Engineering Requirements for Flood Damage Reduction Studies
(68 Pages) |
| US
Army Corps of Engineers, January 1995 |
Chapter 1: Introduction
Purpose
Applicability
References
Flood Damage Reduction Planning Problem
Corps Procedure for Finding a Solution
to the Planning Problem
Role of Hydrologic Engineering
Hydrologic Engineering Study Design
Chapter 2: Common Hydrologic Engineering Requirements
Summary
Study Setup and Layout
Requirements for Evaluating the NED Contribution
Requirements for Satisfying Performance Standard
Requirements for Satisfying Environmental-Protection Standard
Chapter 3: Without-project Conditions
Overview
Layout
Technical Analyses
Chapter 4: Reservoirs
Overview
Applicability
Reservoir Operation Overview
Discharge-Reduction Assessment
Performance Considerations
Dam Safety Evaluation
Environmental Impacts
Chapter 5: Diversions
Overview
Applicability
Diversion Operation Overview
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Discharge-Reduction
Assessment
Technical Considerations
Chapter 6: Channel Modifications
Overview
Applicability
Channel Overview
Stage-Reduction Assessment
Incidental Impact of Channel Modifications
Technical Considerations
Capacity-Exceedance Analysis
Environmental Impact
Chapter 7: Levees and Floodwalls
Overview
Applicability
Levee and Floodwall Overview
Flood Damage Reduction Assessment
Interior-Area Protection
Design Exceedance
Other Technical Considerations
Chapter 8: Other Measures That Reduce Existing-condition
Damage Susceptibility
Overview
Requirements for Floodproofing
Requirements for Relocation
Requirements for Flood Warning-Preparedness Plans
Chapter 9: Measures That Reduce Future-condition Damage
Susceptibility
Overview
Requirements for Construction and Land-Use Regulation
Requirements for Acquisition
Chapter 10: System Analysis
Plan Evaluation
Economic-Objective Evaluation for System
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| Hydrologic
Engineering Requirements for Reservoirs (115 Pages) |
| US
Army Corps of Engineers, October 1997 |
Chapter 1: Introduction
Chapter 2: Reservoir Purposes
Chapter 3: Multiple-purpose Reservoirs
Chapter 4: Reservoir Systems
Chapter 5: Hydrologic Engineering Data
Chapter 6: Hydrologic Frequency Determinations
Chapter 7: Flood-runoff Analysis
Chapter 8: Water Surface Profiles
Chapter 9: Reservoir Sediment Analysis
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Chapter 10: Flood-control Storage
Chapter 11: Conservation Storage
Chapter 12: Conservation Storage Yield
Chapter 13: Reservoir Sedimentation
Chapter 14: Spillways and Outlet Works
Chapter 15: Dam Freeboard Requirements
Chapter 16: Dam Break Analysis
Chapter 17: Channel Capacity Studies
Chapter 18: Real Estate and Right-of-way Studies
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| Groundwater
Hydrology (122 Pages) |
| US
Army Corps of Engineers, February 1999 |
Chapter 1: Introduction
Chapter 2: Occurrence and Movement of Groundwater
Chapter 3: Planning a Groundwater Investigation and
Modeling Study
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Chapter 4: Field Investigative Methods
Chapter 5: Computer Modelling of Groundwater Flow
Chapter 6: Interaction Between Surface Water and Groundwater
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| Topographic
Surveying II (330 Pages) |
| Department
of the Army, January 2001 |
Chapter 1: Missions, Operations, and Duties
Survey Missions
Survey Operations
Survey-Personnel Duties
Fieldwork
Office Work
Survey Communication
Chapter 2: Project Planning
Section I - Evaluation and Scheduling
Project Requirements
Unit Capabilities
Accuracy Constraints
Milestones
Administrative Support
Logistics Support
Section II - Information-Gathering Trips
Initial Site-Visitation Trip
Administrative-Recon Trip
Project-Visitation Trip
Section III - Project Execution
Chapter 3: Survey Recon
Section I - Recon Fundamentals
Recon Requirements
Recon-Party Composition
Section II - Recon Phases
Office Recon
Field Recon
Recon Reports
Chapter 4: Datums, Grids, and Coordinate References
Datums
Grids
Coordinate References
Chapter 5: Conventional Survey-data Collection
Section I - Fundamentals
Angle Determination
Distance Measurement
Electronic Total Stations
Section II - Targets
Optical-Theodolite Target Set
AISI Target Set
Target Setup
Lighted Target Sets
Target and Tribrach Adjustment
Signals
Section III - AISI
Description
Components
Leveling
Quick Check
Data Collection
File Transfer
File Editing
Communications
Instrument Maintenance
Section IV - CAD Interface
Total-Station Data Collection and Input
Plotting
Chapter 6: Traverse
Starting Control
Open Traverse
Closed Traverse
Fieldwork
Traverse Stations
Traverse-Party Organization
Azimuth Computations
Azimuth-Bearing Angle Relationship
Coordinate Computations
Accuracy and Specifications
Chapter 7: Differential Leveling
Section I - Instruments and Equipment
Automatic Levels
Digital Levels
Optical-Micrometer Levels
Leveling Rods and Accessories
Instrument Testing and Adjustment
Section II - Precise Leveling Procedures
Recon
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DE
Determination
Field-Party Composition
Data Recording
C-Factor Determination
Center-Wire Adjustment
SIF Determination
Chapter 8: NAVSTAR GPS
Section I - GPS Overview
Operating and Tracking Modes
System Configuration
Broadcast Frequencies and Codes
Broadcast Ephemeris Data
Section II - Absolute Positioning
Absolute-Positioning Accuracies
Pseudoranging
Absolute-Positioning Error Sources
User Equivalent Range Error
Accuracies
Section III - Differential Precise Positioning
Code-Pseudorange Tracking
Carrier-Phase Tracking
Vertical Measurements
Differential Error Sources
Differential Accuracies
Section IV - Precise-Positioning Survey Planning
Project-Control Accuracy
Network-Design Factors
Network Design and Layout
GPS-S Techniques
Section V - Precise-Positioning Survey Conduct
Basic GPS-S Procedures
Absolute Positioning
Differential Positioning
DGPS Carrier-Phase Horizontal-Positioning Surveys
Static Surveying
Stop-and-Go Kinematic Surveying
Kinematic Surveying
Pseudokinematic Surveying
Rapid-Static Surveying
OTF/RTK Surveying
Section VI - Precise-Positioning Survey-Data Processing
Processing Techniques
Baseline Solution by Linear Combination
Baseline Solution by Cycle-Ambiguity Recovery
Data Processing and Verification
Loop-Closure Checks
Data Archival
Section VII - Precise-Positioning Survey Adjustments
GPS Error-Measurement Statistical Terms
Adjustment Considerations
Survey Accuracy
Internal Versus External Accuracy
Adjustments
Evaluation of Adjustment Results
Final-Adjustment Reports
Chapter 9: Artillery Surveys
US Army FA
ADA
Survey Planning
Chapter 10: Airfield-obstruction and Navaid Surveys
Airport Obstruction Charts and NAVAID Surveys
FAA and FAR Standards
Airfield-Data Accuracy Requirements
Reporting
Chapter 11: Reports, Briefings, and Operation Orders
Section I - Reports
General
ISVT Report
Recon Report
Progress Report
End-of-Project Report
Incident Report
Report Disposition
Section II - Briefings
Impromptu Briefing
Deliberate Briefing
Briefing Procedures
Section III - Survey SOP and Supporting Annexes
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Chapter 1: Introduction
Chapter 2: Civil Works Applications
Chapter 3: Corps Accuracy Standards, Quality Control,
and Quality Assurance Requirements
Chapter 4: Survey Accuracy Estimates for Dredging
and Navigation Projects
Chapter 5: Project Control, Coordinate Systems, and
Datums
Chapter 6: Planning and Processing Surveys for Civil
Works Projects
Chapter 7: Positioning Techniques for Offshore Engineering
Surveys
Chapter 8: Manual Depth Measurement Techniques
Chapter 9: Single Beam Acoustic Depth Measurement
Techniques
Chapter 10: Multiple Transducer Channel Sweep Systems
for Navigation Projects
Chapter 11: Accoustic Multibeam Survey Systems for
Deep-Draft Navigation Projects
Chapter 12: Navigation Project Clearance and Object
Detection-Mechanical Bar Sweeps and Side Scan Sonar
Chapter 13: Airborne LIDAR Hydrographic Surveying
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Chapter 14: Dredging Support Surveys
Chapter 15: Dredge Measurement and Payment Volume
Computations
Chapter 16: Real-Time Kinematic Differential GPS Surveys
Chapter 17: River Engineering Hydraulic and Channel
Stabilization Surveys
Chapter 18: Coastal Engineering Surveys
Chapter 19: Electronic Charts of Inland and Coastal
Navigation Systems
Chapter 20: Reservoir Sedimentation Surveys
Chapter 21: Depth Measurement Over Irregular or Unconsolidated
Bottoms
Chapter 22: Contracted Survey Specifications and Cost
Estimates
Appendix A: References
Appendix B: FGDC Hydrographic Accuracy Standard
Appendix C: FGDC Hydrographic Data Content Standard
Glossary
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