The Design and Construction of Dams: Including Masonry, Earth, Rock-Fill, Timber, and Steel Structures, Also the Principal Types of Movable Dams (Classic Reprint) - Hardcover

Edward Wegmann

9780266653660: The Design and Construction of Dams: Including Masonry, Earth, Rock-Fill, Timber, and Steel Structures, Also the Principal Types of Movable Dams (Classic Reprint)

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ISBN 10: 0266653669 ISBN 13: 9780266653660

Publisher: Forgotten Books, 2018

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Design a safer, better-built dam with practical, time-tested guidance

Read a thorough, engineering-focused guide that covers masonry, earth, rock-fill, timber, and steel dam structures, along with the principal movable dam types.

This edition presents practical methods for designing and constructing various dam kinds. It combines clear explanations with abundant illustrations to show forms, profiles, and construction details. It also includes updated material on overflow weirs and cofferdams, plus contemporary examples from around the world to ground the theory in real projects.

Ideal for engineers, students, and professionals involved in water storage and infrastructure, this book emphasizes usable techniques and reliable results, balancing theory with hands-on application.

Comprehensive coverage of masonry, earth, rock-fill, timber, and steel dam types
Discussion of principal movable dams and their practical design considerations
Extensive illustrations: profiles, plates, and figures to aid understanding
Updated chapters on overflow weirs and cofferdams with real-world examples

Ideal for readers of technical references on dam design and construction, including engineers and advanced students seeking practical, durable guidance.

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