An Investigation of the Relative Stability of Vertical Back and Battered Back Dam Sections: A Thesis (Classic Reprint) - Hardcover

Name: An Investigation of the Relative Stability of Vertical Back and Battered Back Dam Sections: A Thesis (Classic Reprint)
Author: Rupert J. Geisler
ISBN: 9780483099388

Rupert J. Geisler

9780483099388: An Investigation of the Relative Stability of Vertical Back and Battered Back Dam Sections: A Thesis (Classic Reprint)

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ISBN 10: 0483099384 ISBN 13: 9780483099388

Publisher: Forgotten Books, 2018

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The Investigation of the Relative Stability of Vertical Back and Battered Back Dam Sections: A Thesis examines how different dam shapes handle water pressure and uplift.

It weighs straight-back and battered-back designs to understand stability under varying conditions.

The study focuses on how pressure distribution, uplift, and foundation interactions influence safety. It uses structural analysis to compare how mass, geometry, and loading affect whether a dam section remains stable or risks overturning or sliding.

How uplift and hydrostatic pressure interact with dam geometry and material properties.
Differences between straight-back and battered-back sections in stability and safety margins.
Methods for evaluating forces, centers of gravity, and resisting areas in dam designs.
Implications for design choices under different water levels and site conditions.

Ideal for readers of civil and structural engineering texts seeking practical insight into dam design and safety considerations.

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