Preface 1.Introduction 2.Function of Dikes 2.1 General 2.2 Type of dikes 3.Boundary Conditions 3.1 General 3.2 Hydraulic boundary conditions 3.3 Geotechnical boundary conditions 3.4 Social economy and environment 3.5 Local conditions 3.6 The other load conditions 4.Failure Mechanismas and Analysis 4.1 General 4.2 Types of failure mechanism 4.3 Wave run-up and overtopping analysis 4.4 Seepage analysis 4.5 Stability analysis 4.6 Settlement analysis 4.7 Revetment 5.Dike Design 5.1 General 5.2 Dike alignment 5.3 Maerial evaluation 5.4 Dike profile 5.5 Standard of earth filing 6.Dike Construction 6.1 General 6.2 Construction Investigation 6.3 Construction planning 6.4 Construction aspects 6.5 Construction quality control 7.Dike Management and Maintenance 8.Dike Stabilization and Emergency Remedy 9.Case Studies Bibliography