Geotechnical Engineering of Dams , by Robin Fell;
Patrick MacGregor; David Stapledon; Graeme Bell
Patrick MacGregor; David Stapledon; Graeme Bell
| New Geo Books |
Book Description:
Geotechnical Engineering of Dams incorporates the collective
experience of the authors each of whom has more than 35 years
dams experience. It provides a comprehensive text on the
geotechnical and geological aspects of the investigations for and
the design and construction of new dams and the review and
assessment of existing dams. The emphasis is on embankment
dams, but much of the text, particularly those parts related to
geology, can be used for concrete gravity and arch dams. The
book aims to give a practical approach on these matters to
practising dam engineers and geologists, as well as to give
university students an insight into the subject of dam
engineering. The theoretical basis upon which design methods
have been developed is included so readers develop a proper
understanding of the limitations of the methods.
All phases of investigation, design and construction are covered
from the initial assessment of a damsite and the development
and carrying out of a detailed site investigation program, through
to the preliminary and detailed design phases and ultimately the
construction phase. The assessment of existing dams, including
the analysis of risks posed by those dams, is also presented.
Product Details
Number of Pages: 900
Publisher: Taylor and Francis
Language: English
ISBN: 041536440X
Publication Date: 5/20/2005
Geotechnical Engineering of Dams incorporates the collective
experience of the authors each of whom has more than 35 years
dams experience. It provides a comprehensive text on the
geotechnical and geological aspects of the investigations for and
the design and construction of new dams and the review and
assessment of existing dams. The emphasis is on embankment
dams, but much of the text, particularly those parts related to
geology, can be used for concrete gravity and arch dams. The
book aims to give a practical approach on these matters to
practising dam engineers and geologists, as well as to give
university students an insight into the subject of dam
engineering. The theoretical basis upon which design methods
have been developed is included so readers develop a proper
understanding of the limitations of the methods.
All phases of investigation, design and construction are covered
from the initial assessment of a damsite and the development
and carrying out of a detailed site investigation program, through
to the preliminary and detailed design phases and ultimately the
construction phase. The assessment of existing dams, including
the analysis of risks posed by those dams, is also presented.
Product Details
Number of Pages: 900
Publisher: Taylor and Francis
Language: English
ISBN: 041536440X
Publication Date: 5/20/2005
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