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Technical Manual: Conduits through Embankment Dams (FEMA 484)

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PrefaceLakeLine MagazineMaryland Dam Safety Division, Cas TaherianMine Safety and Health Administration, John FredlandMontana Department of Natural Resources and Conservation, MicheleLemieuxNational Oceanic and Atmospheric AdministrationNational Research Council of CanadaNatural Resources Conservation Service, Wade AndersonOhio Department of Natural Resources, Jerry ReedEd RossillonSchnabel Engineering, Mark Dunscomb and Ned BillingtonSonex Corporation, William C. BoyceThurber Engineering Ltd., John SobkowiczTransportation Research BoardUniversity of New South Wales, Professor Robin FellURS Corporation, Sal TodaroUnited States Army Corps of Engineers, David Capka, Ed Chisolm, DanLeavell, Bob Oberle, Michael R. Snyder, and Duane StaggWashington State Department of EcologyIf conduits are not designed and constructed correctly, embankment dams will havean increased probability of failure, which endangers the public. The particular designrequirements and site conditions of each embankment dam and conduit are unique.No single publication can cover all of the requirements and conditions that can beencountered during design and construction. Therefore, it is critically important thatconduits <strong>through</strong> embankment dams be designed by engineers experienced with allaspects of the design and construction of these structures.The users of this document are cautioned that sound engineering judgment shouldalways be applied when using references. The authors have strived to avoidreferencing any material that is considered outdated for use in modern designs.However, the user should be aware that certain portions of references cited in thisdocument may have become outdated in regards to design and construction aspectsand/or philosophies. While these references still may contain valuable information,users should not automatically assume that the entire reference is suitable for designand construction purposes.Many sources of information were utilized in the development of this document,including:• Published design standards and technical publications of the various federal andState agencies involved with the preparation of this document.vii

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