Safety of Existing Dams
Download or Read eBook Safety of Existing Dams PDF written by National Research Council and published by National Academies Press. This book was released on 1983-01-01 with total page 376 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle.
| Author | : National Research Council |
| Publisher | : National Academies Press |
| Total Pages | : 376 |
| Release | : 1983-01-01 |
| ISBN-10 | : 9780309074797 |
| ISBN-13 | : 0309074797 |
| Rating | : 4/5 (97 Downloads) |
Book Synopsis Safety of Existing Dams by : National Research Council
Book excerpt: 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.
