Dams & reservoirs

This book contains the proceedings of the 16th Biennial Conference of the British Dam Society, Managing dams: Challenges in a time of change, covering a wide range of topics of direct relevance to all who are involved in the engineering and management of dams and reservoirs.. ..More

Grouting technology comprises various civil engineering applications, mainly foundation treatments of dams and other structures by strengthening them or by making them impermeable. This work includes discussion on grout mix design.. ..More

Explores the significance of rivers and dams from economic, ecological, social and cultural angles. This book presents general patterns and trends in the management of rivers as well as planning and operation for large dams. It considers the central issues in the large dams debate - the benefits and adverse impacts.. ..More

Provides information and insight useful for engineers and students alike on maximizing production from a field in order to obtain the best possible economic return. This guide contains information on predicting oil reservoir performance through the analysis of oil recovery mechanisms and performance calculations.. ..More

This volume examines energy dissipators mainly in connection with dam structures and provides a review of design methods. It includes topics such as hydraulic jump, stilling basins, ski jumps and plunge pools.. ..More