Dam Engineering

Zhongzhi Fu

ISBN 10: 1839621575 / ISBN 13: 9781839621574

Published by Intechopen Mrz 2021, 2021

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This item is printed on demand - it takes 3-4 days longer - Neuware -Dams are critical structures in the sense that damage or breach of even a small dam may cause an unacceptable loss of life and property. Therefore, the safety of dams over the intended lifespan is of utmost importance for unrestricted operation. The basic prerequisites for any safe and successful operation of a dam include state-of-the-art design, experimental investigations of the construction material and properties of the foundation, a refined theoretical analysis of relevant load cases, and high-quality construction. In the past decades, many advancements have been achieved in both construction technologies and design, including those for the prediction of the long-term behavior of dams under various loading conditions. As such, this book examines these advancements with respect to the design, construction, and performance of earth, rockfill, and concrete dams. Over eight chapters, this book provides a comprehensive overview of the latest progress and research in dam engineering. 204 pp. Englisch.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Dam Engineering
• Publisher: Intechopen Mrz 2021
• Publication Date: 2021
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1839621575
• ISBN 13: 9781839621574
• Binding: Buch
• Condition: Neu
• Dimensions: 266W x 185H x 19D millimeters 266 millimeters width by 185 millimeters height by 19 millimeters depth
• Weight: 659 grams

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Synopsis

Dams are critical structures in the sense that damage or breach of even a small dam may cause an unacceptable loss of life and property. Therefore, the safety of dams over the intended lifespan is of utmost importance for unrestricted operation. The basic prerequisites for any safe and successful operation of a dam include state-of-the-art design, experimental investigations of the construction material and properties of the foundation, a refined theoretical analysis of relevant load cases, and high-quality construction. In the past decades, many advancements have been achieved in both construction technologies and design, including those for the prediction of the long-term behavior of dams under various loading conditions. As such, this book examines these advancements with respect to the design, construction, and performance of earth, rockfill, and concrete dams. Over eight chapters, this book provides a comprehensive overview of the latest progress and research in dam engineering.