Dealing with dam types such as gravity, counterfort and arch, this guide examines construction techniques, their development over the years, and their merits an

This book, on the basis of a generalization and critical analysis of materials on constructed concrete dams, accumulated experience in their operation, and curr

This book provides a timely review on recent advancements in rock-filled concrete dam: a new type of dam originated from Tsinghua University in China. It covers

The chapters cover such topics as: choice of location, choice of type of dam, forces acting on dams, requirements for stability of gravity dams and general equa

Dams and Appurtenant Hydraulic Structures, now in its second edition, provides a comprehensive and complete overview of all kinds of dams and appurtenant hydrau