Includes bibliographical references (pages 867-905) and index.
Introduction -- Key Geological Issues -- Geotechnical Questions Associated With Various Geological Environments -- Planning, Conducting And Reporting Of Geotechnical Investigations -- Site Investigation Techniques -- Shear Strength, Compressibility And Permeability Of Embankment Materials And Soil Foundations -- Clay Mineralogy, Soil Properties, And Dispersive Soils -- Embankment Dams, Their Zoning And Selection -- Design, Specification And Contruction Of Filters -- Control Of Seepage, Internal Erosion And Piping For Embankment Dams -- Analysis Of Stability And Deformations -- Design Of Embankment Dams To Withstand Earthquakes -- Embankment Dam Details -- Specification And Quality Control Of Earthfill And Rockfill -- Concrete Face Rockfill Dams -- Concrete Gravity Dams And Their Foundations -- Foundation Preparation And Cleanup For Embankment And Concrete Dams -- Foundation Grouting -- Mine Industrial Dams -- Monitoring And Surveillance Of Embankment Dams.