Safety of Dams

Author	: National Research Council
Publisher	: National Academies Press
Total Pages	: 295
Release	: 1985-02-01
ISBN-10	: 9780309035323
ISBN-13	: 0309035325
Rating	: 4/5 (325 Downloads)

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Download or read book Safety of Dams written by National Research Council and published by National Academies Press. This book was released on 1985-02-01 with total page 295 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 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.

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