Dam Maintenance and Rehabilitation
Author: J.A. Llanos
Publisher: CRC Press
Published: 2002-01-01
Total Pages: 1012
ISBN-13: 9789058095343
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.