Author: Ernest Eugene WahlstromPublisher:
ISBN: 9780044412366
Category : Dams
Languages : en
Pages : 278
Book Description
Dams, Dam Foundations, and Reservoir Sites
Author: Ernest Eugene WahlstromPublisher:
ISBN: 9780044412366
Category : Dams
Languages : en
Pages : 278
Book Description
Dams, Dam Foundations, and Reservoir Sites
Author: Ernest WahlstromPublisher: Elsevier
ISBN: 0444601686
Category : Technology & Engineering
Languages : en
Pages : 291
Book Description
Developments in Geotechnical Engineering 6: Dams, Dam Foundations, and Reservoir Sites explores the design and construction of dams and reservoirs, and the foundations on which they rest. It discusses the theory and practice of geology and geophysics as they are applied to the study of proposed sites on which to build dams and reservoirs, the measures taken to ensure the continued safety of a dam during construction, and geological processes and features of foundations. Comprised of 10 chapters, this volume begins with an overview of the geotechnical aspects of planning and construction of dams and reservoirs, along with the origin, nature, and magnitude of problems associated with the foundation materials to be used. It then looks at the geological classification of natural substances and the strengths of these substances in terms of their origin, fabric, and mineralogy; excavation and filling of valleys; the influence of geologic structure in the development of erosional and depositional features in valleys; and the flow of water (seepage) beneath dams and around abutments. The reader is also introduced to groundwater hydrology as it relates to the movement of water through anisotropic materials beneath standing or running bodies of water at the Earth's surface and beneath dams; the mechanics of dam foundations; and excavations and dam construction in unconsolidated deposits. This book will be of interest to geologists, geophysicists, and engineers, as well as those involved in hydrology, geosciences, and rock and soil mechanics.
Geotechnical Engineering of Dams
Author: Robin FellPublisher: CRC Press
ISBN: 0203387317
Category : Technology & Engineering
Languages : en
Pages : 1374
Book Description
This book provides a comprehensive text on the geotechnical and geological aspects of the investigations for and the design and construction of new dams and the review and assessment of existing dams. The book provides dam engineers and geologists with a practical approach, and gives university students an insight into the subject of dam engineering. All phases of investigation, design and construction are covered, through to the preliminary and detailed design phases and ultimately the construction phase. This revised and expanded 2nd edition includes a lengthy new chapter on the assessment of the likelihood of failure of dams by internal erosion and piping.
Encyclopedia of Hydrology and Water Resources
Author: Reginald W. HerschyPublisher: Springer Science & Business Media
ISBN: 0412740605
Category : Science
Languages : en
Pages : 793
Book Description
The fresh water supplies of the Earth are finite and as the world's population continues to grow humanity's thirst for this water seems unquenchable. Intense pressure is being exerted upon freshwater resources and a lack of adequate clean water is seen as one of the most serious global problems for the 21st century. Indeed it has been said that the next war will be fought over water, not oil. Human health and the health of supporting ecosystems increasingly depends upon our ability to find, control, manage and understand water. In a single volume, The Encyclopedia of Hydrology and Water Resources provides the reader with a comprehensive overview and understanding of the diverse field of hydrology. The intimate inclusion of material on water resources emphasizes the practical applications of this field, applications which are indispensable in any modern approach to the subject. This volume is a vital reference for all hydrologists, hydrogeologists and water engineers worldwide, whether they are concerned with the exploitation of new sources of water, the protection and management of existing reserves, or the science of surface water and groundwater flow. 114 eminent scientists from 17 countries worldwide have contributed to this authoritative volume. Superbly illustrated throughout, it includes almost 300 entries on a range of key topics, including arid and semi-arid zones, climates and climate change, floods and droughts, desertification, entropy, flow measurement, groundwater, hydrological cycle, hydrological models, infiltration, karst hydrology, paleohydrology, precipitation, remote sensing, river pollution prevention, rivers, lakes and seas, satellite hydrology, soil erosion, water treatment, water use, weather radar, and world water balance.
Design of Small Dams
Author: United States. Bureau of ReclamationPublisher:
ISBN:
Category : Dams
Languages : en
Pages : 868
Book Description
Engineering for Dams
Author: William Pitcher CreagerPublisher:
ISBN:
Category : Barrages
Languages : en
Pages : 298
Book Description
Dams and Public Safety
Author: Robert B. JansenPublisher:
ISBN:
Category : Dam safety
Languages : en
Pages : 348
Book Description
Reservoirs for Irrigation, Water-power, and Domestic Water-supply
Author: James Dix SchuylerPublisher:
ISBN:
Category : Dams
Languages : en
Pages : 568
Book Description
Small Earth Dams
Author: Dams and Reservoirs under Changing Challenges
Author: Anton J. SchleissPublisher: CRC Press
ISBN: 0203804090
Category : Technology & Engineering
Languages : en
Pages : 902
Book Description
In the past, boundary conditions in the building of dams have changed, as technological developments have been influential on dam planning, construction, operation and maintenance processes. It is ICOLD‘s mission to not only consider these developments but also adequately deal with environmental aspects and related infrastructure issues. Altered wa