Reservoir Safety and the Environment

Reservoir Safety and the Environment
Author: British Dam Society. Conference
Publisher: Thomas Telford
Total Pages: 328
Release: 1994
Genre: Technology & Engineering
ISBN: 9780727720108

Addresses the concerns of the dam engineering community, and summarizes experiences in safety analysis and the works on both embankment and concrete dams. This book provides an analysis on the subjects in the field of reservoir engineering, and is designed for those involved in reservoir design and construction, both in the UK and overseas.

Safety of Existing Dams

Safety of Existing Dams
Author: National Research Council
Publisher: National Academies Press
Total Pages: 376
Release: 1983-01-01
Genre: Science
ISBN: 0309074797

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.

Floods and Reservoir Safety

Floods and Reservoir Safety
Author: Institution of Civil Engineers (Great Britain)
Publisher: Thomas Telford
Total Pages: 80
Release: 1996
Genre: Flood control
ISBN: 9780727725035

The thirdedition has been completely revised and updated to take into account the best current research and to reflect the experience of engineers in this field. It provides authoritative guidance on flood protection standards, flood magnitude and freeboard - guidance which is essential for engineers who are responsible for the design and inspection of reservoirs.

Floods and Reservoir Safety

Floods and Reservoir Safety
Author: Institution of Civil Engineers (Great Britain). Working Party on Floods and Reservoir Safety
Publisher: Thomas Telford Publishing
Total Pages: 72
Release: 1978
Genre: Civil engineering
ISBN: