Safety of Existing Dams

Safety of Existing Dams

Author: National Research Council

Publisher: National Academies Press

Published: 1983-01-01

Total Pages: 376

ISBN-13: 0309074797

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Written 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.


Safety of Existing Dams

Safety of Existing Dams

Author: National Research Council

Publisher: National Academies Press

Published: 1983-02-01

Total Pages: 376

ISBN-13: 030903387X

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Written 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.


Safety of Dams

Safety of Dams

Author: Assembly of Engineering (U.S.). Committee on the Safety of Dams

Publisher: National Academies

Published: 1977

Total Pages: 100

ISBN-13:

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Safety of Dams

Safety of Dams

Author: National Academy of Sciences - national Research Council, Assembly of Engineering, Committee on the Safety of Dams

Publisher:

Published: 1977

Total Pages:

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Safety of Dams

Safety of Dams

Author: National Research Council

Publisher: National Academies Press

Published: 1985-02-01

Total Pages: 295

ISBN-13: 0309035325

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From earth tectonics and meteorology to risk, responsibility, and the role of government, this comprehensive and detailed book reviews current practices in designing dams to withstand extreme hydrologic and seismic events. Recommendations for action and for further research to improve dam safety evaluations are presented.