Special Topics in Dam Engineering

Special Topics in Dam Engineering

Author: Hasan Tosun

Publisher: BoD – Books on Demand

Published: 2022-10-12

Total Pages: 116

ISBN-13: 1803559799

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We, as scientists, engineers, consultants, and owners have to provide a sustainable and safe water supply for human consumption in cities, especially metropolitans. Dams and their appurtenant structures are mainly constructed to provide this human demand. As civilizations have matured, dams, which are man-made infrastructures, have been further developed for agriculture, flood control, power, water-based transportation, and recreation. Water storage and effective use of water are important aspects, especially for the countries with unequal rainfall and limited water resources. Therefore, dams pose a critical role in providing standard living conditions. In this book, we desire original research articles focused on the state-of-the-art techniques and methods employed in the various aspects of the design, construction, and analysis of dams. We welcome both theoretical and application studies of high technical standards across various disciplines. We seek high-quality submissions of original research articles as well as review articles on all aspects related to dam engineering that has the potential for practical application. The articles focused on their social and environmental impacts are very valuable studies for us.


Concrete in the Service of Mankind

Concrete in the Service of Mankind

Author: Ravindra Dhir

Publisher: CRC Press

Published: 2006-04-07

Total Pages: 675

ISBN-13: 020336239X

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This third volume of Concrete in the Service of Mankind focuses on appropriate concrete technology. Concrete is ubiquitous and unique, and is found in every developed and developing country. Indeed, there are no alternatives to concrete as a volume construction material for infrastructure. This raises important questions of how concrete should be designed and constructed for cost effective use in the the short and long term, and to encourage further radical development. Equally, it must be environmentally friendly during manufacture, in an aesthetic presentation in structures and in the containment of harmful materials. This book should be of interest to concrete technologists; contractors; civil engineers; consultants; government agencies; research organizations.


Concrete Structures Part-II, 2nd Edition

Concrete Structures Part-II, 2nd Edition

Author: Zahid Ahmad Siddiqi

Publisher: Zahid Ahmad Siddiqi

Published: 2012-02-22

Total Pages: 763

ISBN-13: 9698633103

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This book is prepared according to the 2011 ACI Code for buildings and AASHTO LRFD Specifications for bridges. The units used throughout the presentation are the SI units according to the official system of units in Pakistan. As in Part-I of the same series of books, it is tried that the three main phases of structural design, namely load determination, design calculations and detailing together are introduced to the beginner. Besides reinforced concrete design, basics of formwork design, plain concrete properties and repair / rehabilitation of concrete structures are also presented. This book is useful with the 1st part of the same book. Suggestions for further improvement of the presentation will be highly appreciated and will be incorporated in the future editions.


RCC Dams - Roller Compacted Concrete Dams

RCC Dams - Roller Compacted Concrete Dams

Author: Luis Berga

Publisher: Routledge

Published: 2018-04-27

Total Pages: 1254

ISBN-13: 1351419773

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A book of broad interest to professionals, dam engineers and managers, and to organizations responsible for dam development and management, RCC Dams offers a topical account of the design and operation of roller compacted concrete dams, describing the latest developments and innovative technologies in the field. The book considers planning and design, materials and construction, as well as the operation and performance of RCC dams.