Impacts of Large Dams: A Global Assessment
Impacts of Large Dams: A Global Assessment

Author: Cecilia Tortajada

Publisher: Springer Science & Business Media

Published: 2012-02-02

Total Pages: 415

ISBN-13: 3642235700

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One of the most controversial issues of the water sector in recent years has been the impacts of large dams. Proponents have claimed that such structures are essential to meet the increasing water demands of the world and that their overall societal benefits far outweight the costs. In contrast, the opponents claim that social and environmental costs of large dams far exceed their benefits, and that the era of construction of large dams is over. A major reason as to why there is no consensus on the overall benefits of large dams is because objective, authoritative and comprehensive evaluations of their impacts, especially ten or more years after their construction, are conspicuous by their absence. This book debates impartially, comprehensively and objectively, the positive and negative impacts of large dams based on facts, figures and authoritative analyses. These in-depth case studies are expected to promote a healthy and balanced debate on the needs, impacts and relevance of large dams, with case studies from Africa, Asia, Australia, Europe and Latin America.

Unruly Waters
Unruly Waters

Author: Sunil Amrith

Publisher: Basic Books

Published: 2018-12-11

Total Pages: 401

ISBN-13: 0465097731

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From a MacArthur "Genius," a bold new perspective on the history of Asia, highlighting the long quest to tame its waters Asia's history has been shaped by her waters. In Unruly Waters, historian Sunil Amrith reimagines Asia's history through the stories of its rains, rivers, coasts, and seas -- and of the weather-watchers and engineers, mapmakers and farmers who have sought to control them. Looking out from India, he shows how dreams and fears of water shaped visions of political independence and economic development, provoked efforts to reshape nature through dams and pumps, and unleashed powerful tensions within and between nations. Today, Asian nations are racing to construct hundreds of dams in the Himalayas, with dire environmental impacts; hundreds of millions crowd into coastal cities threatened by cyclones and storm surges. In an age of climate change, Unruly Waters is essential reading for anyone seeking to understand Asia's past and its future.

Mechanical Engineering (English) :- 5000+ MCQs
Mechanical Engineering (English) :- 5000+ MCQs

Author: Engineers Academy Publication

Publisher: Eapublication

Published:

Total Pages: 712

ISBN-13: 9389149223

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This book contains exhaustive collection of more than 5000+ MCQs with solution explained in easy language for engineering students of Mechanical Engineering. In addition, the questions have been selected from various competitive exams to give the students an understanding of various types of exams. This book is essential to candidates appearing for U.P.S.C. (Engineering & Civil Services), State and Central Level Services Exams: Assistant Engineer /Junior Engineer, SSC-JE, PWD-JE, PHED-JE, DDA-JE, SDO, DRDO, ISRO, RRB-JE, PSUs Exams ( BARC, BEL, BBNL, BHEL, BPCL, BHPCL, DDA, DMRC, Coal India, HPCL, HPVN, IOCL, NTPC, BPCL, OIL, NHPC, GAIL, BHEL, MECL, MDL, NLC and Metro Exams Like: DMRC, LMRC, NMRC, JMRC, BMRC, HMLR, KMRR, MMRR, PMRR, Rural Development and Panchayati Raj department and Admission/Recruitment Test and other Technical Exams in Mechanical Engineering.

Pollutants from Energy Sources
Pollutants from Energy Sources

Author: Rashmi Avinash Agarwal

Publisher: Springer

Published: 2018-11-01

Total Pages: 350

ISBN-13: 9811332819

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This book discusses different aspects of energy consumption and environmental pollution, describing in detail the various pollutants resulting from the utilization of natural resources and their control techniques. It discusses diagnostic techniques in a simple and easy-to-understand manner. It will be useful for engineers, agriculturists, environmentalists, ecologists and policy makers involved in area of pollutants from energy, environmental safety, and health sectors.

Modeling and Simulation Techniques in Structural Engineering
Modeling and Simulation Techniques in Structural Engineering

Author: Samui, Pijush

Publisher: IGI Global

Published: 2016-08-12

Total Pages: 544

ISBN-13: 152250589X

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The development of new and effective analytical and numerical models is essential to understanding the performance of a variety of structures. As computational methods continue to advance, so too do their applications in structural performance modeling and analysis. Modeling and Simulation Techniques in Structural Engineering presents emerging research on computational techniques and applications within the field of structural engineering. This timely publication features practical applications as well as new research insights and is ideally designed for use by engineers, IT professionals, researchers, and graduate-level students.

Progress in Advanced Computing and Intelligent Engineering
Progress in Advanced Computing and Intelligent Engineering

Author: Chhabi Rani Panigrahi

Publisher: Springer

Published: 2020-10-30

Total Pages: 439

ISBN-13: 9789811565830

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This book features high-quality research papers presented at the 4th International Conference on Advanced Computing and Intelligent Engineering (ICACIE 2019), Department of Computer Science, Rama Devi Women’s University, Bhubaneswar, Odisha, India. It includes sections describing technical advances and contemporary research in the fields of advanced computing and intelligent engineering, which are based on the presented articles. Intended for postgraduate students and researchers working in the discipline of computer science and engineering, the book also appeals to researchers in the domain of electronics as it covers hardware technologies and future communication technologies.