Design of Small Dams
Author: United States. Bureau of Reclamation
Publisher:
Published: 1973
Total Pages: 860
ISBN-13:
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Dam Maintenance and Rehabilitation
Author: M. Cabrera
Publisher: Routledge
Published: 2017-12-04
Total Pages: 1012
ISBN-13: 1351456733
DOWNLOAD EBOOKDuring the life of a dam, changes in safety standards, legislation and land use will inevitably occur, and functional deterioration may also appear. To meet these challenges, these Proceedings from a panel of international experts assess, define and re-evaluate the design criteria for the construction of dams and the many attendant issues in on-going maintenance and management. Authors include international specialists: academics, professionals and those in local government, utilities and suppliers. Practitioners from these same fields will find the book a useful tool in acquiring a comprehensive knowledge of managing and retrofitting dams, so that they can continue to meet society's needs.
Dam Surveillance Guide
Author: CIGB ICOLD
Publisher: CRC Press
Published: 2018-08-06
Total Pages: 295
ISBN-13: 1351035762
DOWNLOAD EBOOKDams are part of human achievements that induce great benefits for society but also bear a potential risk to people, property and the natural environment. The risk of a dam rupture is extremely low and diffi cult to quantify accurately. The aim of ‘Dam surveillance’ (ICOLD Bulletin 158), is to help reduce these risks by early detection of an undesirable event. The objective of dam surveillance is to make a precise and timely diagnosis of the behavior of dams, in order to prevent undesirable consequences. Both the monitoring system and surveillance program has to be designed and should be able to detect any abnormal behaviour. ‘Dam surveillance’ (ICOLD Bulletin 158), emphasizes the following aspects: • Routine visual inspection • Special inspection • Checking and testing of Hydro-electromechanical equipment • Monitoring parameters and devices • Automation • Maintenance of ageing monitoring systems • Re-instrumentation of existing dams • Recent developments • Data management • Dam documentation management • Assessment of dam condition and behaviour • Assessment of routine dam safety monitoring programme • Prioritization of maintenance, remedial and upgrading works.
Dams and Public Safety
Author: Robert B. Jansen
Publisher:
Published: 1980
Total Pages: 348
ISBN-13:
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Author: Federal Emergency Management Agency
Publisher: www.Militarybookshop.CompanyUK
Published: 2005-09
Total Pages: 116
ISBN-13: 9781782661504
DOWNLOAD EBOOKSmall Dams
Author: Barry Lewis
Publisher: CRC Press
Published: 2013-11-29
Total Pages: 212
ISBN-13: 0415621119
DOWNLOAD EBOOKSmall Dams: Planning, Construction and Maintenance has been written to provide a practical approach and guide to determining catchment yield and the amount of water required in a dam, advising on selecting and working with engineers and contractors, as well as outlining the cause of dam failures and how to remedy problems quickly. It also covers relevant legislation, environmental and ecological issues. Employing the principles in this book, in conjunction with heeding the advice of suitably experienced and qualifi ed engineers and contractors, will reduce the risk of failure and help to ensure the long term success of any small dam in question. Small Dams will be an invaluable resource for anyone who owns a dam, and a useful reference for agencies, contractors and engineers. The author, Barry Lewis, has over forty years of experience as an engineer and has written extensively on farm dams, soil conservation, catchment management and the environmental impact of dams both on and off streams. He was also directly involved in the licensing and regulating of small dams in Australia.
Safety of Existing Dams
Author: National Research Council
Publisher: National Academies Press
Published: 1983-01-01
Total Pages: 376
ISBN-13: 0309074797
DOWNLOAD EBOOKWritten by civil engineers, dam safety officials, dam owners, geologists, hydraulic engineers, and risk analysts, this handbook is the first cooperative attempt to provide practical solutions to dam problems within the financial constraints faced by dam owners. It provides hands-on information for identifying and remedying common defects in concrete and masonry dams, embankment dams, reservoirs, and related structures. It also includes procedures for monitoring dams and collecting and analyzing data. Case histories demonstrate economical solutions to specific problems.
Regulatory Frameworks for Dam Safety
Author: Alessandro Palmieri
Publisher: World Bank Publications
Published: 2002-10-01
Total Pages: 178
ISBN-13: 0821351915
DOWNLOAD EBOOK"Examines the dam safety regulatory frameworks of 22 countries" and "identifies essential elements, desirable features, and emerging trends for dam safety regulatory frameworks." - cover.
ICOLD Dam Decommissioning - Guidelines
Author: CIGB ICOLD
Publisher: CRC Press
Published: 2018-10-04
Total Pages: 180
ISBN-13: 1351033646
DOWNLOAD EBOOKDam decommissioning or dam removal has been increasingly common since the past decade. The reason for considering dam removal may have to do with the safety of dams, high repair costs, high operating and maintenance costs, or effects on fish passage and water quality. However, the decision to remove a dam must be based on careful evaluation of the alternatives to address the specific problem at each dam. The ICOLD Committee for decommissioning dams was established in 2005 to develop information that can be used by ICOLD members to respond to questions about the dismantling of dams and to provide a forum for the exchange of information . This ICOLD Bulletin is not intended as a design guide, but as a guide to the decision making process, consultation and regulatory approvals, design and construction issues, sediment management and performance monitoring. The primary aim of these Dam decommissioning guidelines is to provide dam owners, dam engineers and other professionals with the information needed to guide decision making when considering dam dismantling as a project alternative. They are not meant to be used as a design guide, but as a guide to highlighting the points of interest. The guidelines in this ICOLD Bulletin apply only to flood defense structures and not to fall dams.
