Design of earth and rockfill structures requires an intensive application of a broad range of geotechnical engineering skills, tempered by judgement and experience including:

Detailing of internal zoning based on material specifications, seepage and filter criteria,
Foundation conditions, and dam geometry.
Assessment of slope stability under all operating and extreme conditions.
Assessment of liquefaction potential and earthquake engineering.
Stress-deformation and seepage analyses.
Design and specifications for foundation treatment and seepage cutoffs.

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