Safety of Existing Dams

Safety of Existing Dams
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Publisher : National Academies Press
Total Pages : 376
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ISBN-10 : 9780309074797
ISBN-13 : 0309074797
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Book Synopsis Safety of Existing Dams by : National Research Council

Download or read book Safety of Existing Dams 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. 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.


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