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Bronstein Vadim Izrailovich,Vainberg Alexander Isaakovich,Gaziev Erast Grigorievich,Landau Yuri Alexandrovich,MgalobelovYuri Borisovich

Concrete Gravity and Arch Dams on Rock Foundation

Concrete Gravity and Arch Dams on Rock Foundation

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This book provides a comprehensive overview of the design and construction of concrete dams,with a focus on modern principles, calculation methods, and efficiency improvements. It is useful for hydraulic engineers, professionals, academics, and students specializing in hydraulic engineering.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 478 pages
Publication date: 31 May 2023
Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd


This comprehensive book delves into the intricate realm of constructed concrete dams, drawing upon a vast array of materials and critical analysis to provide a comprehensive understanding of their operation and current trends. By examining a multitude of issues related to their design and construction, the book offers valuable insights into the modern principles governing gravity and arch dams, as well as the fundamental criteria for calculating their reliability in comparison to US standards. Special attention is paid to rolled concrete dams, recognizing their unique characteristics and exploring innovative ways to enhance their efficiency through improved layout and structural solutions, advanced calculation methods, and a more thorough consideration of the inherent features of natural conditions.

The book presents and analyzes a diverse range of erected concrete dams, shedding light on the approaches and decision-making principles employed in designing dams that account for the unique challenges posed by natural, construction, and other factors. Furthermore, it explores a number of novel solutions that reflect the diverse ways in which engineering theory and practice have sought to further improve concrete dams.

This work serves as a valuable resource for hydraulic engineers, professionals engaged in the design, construction, and operation of concrete dams, as well as in settlement studies. It is also of interest to academics and can be utilized as a textbook for university students specializing in hydraulic engineering. By comprehensively covering the field, this book offers a comprehensive and up-to-date perspective on constructed concrete dams, contributing to the advancement of knowledge and expertise in this critical area of engineering.

Weight: 930g
Dimension: 246 x 174 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9780367742379

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