Geotechnical Engineering of Dams, 2nd Edition
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| Rating | : | 4.22 (931 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 1138000086 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 1382 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2013-01-13 |
| Language | : | English |
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Robin Fell is Emeritus Professor of Civil Engineering at the University of New South Wales, Australia, and also works as a consultant. Graeme Bell has been a Consulting Dam Engineer since 1962. Patrick MacGregor is a Consulting Engineering Geologist with more than 40 years experience in the assessment of geological constraints for major civil engineering projects in a number
In summary, the treatise is comprehensive, up-to-date and needs to be studied by scientists and engineers, organizations, professional bodies, policy makers and builders connected with dam engineering.Prof. …A very important and useful aspect of the book is that it covers common errors in the five major aspects of safe dams and provides insight in these aspects by dealing with practical problems and case studies.The book very well covers all important geotechnical aspects of dam engineering for civil engineering students at undergraduate as well as at post graduate level and for practitioners. I cannot also avoid mentioning chapter 12 – Design of embankment dams to withstand earthquakes – in which an up-to-date review and analysis of this sensitive aspect of embankment dam design is given, still under intensive development.Dam builders have always been aware of the fact that dams are firmly bonded to the foundation. Also, I
Geotechnical Engineering of Dams, 2nd edition 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. This wholly revised and significantly expanded 2nd edition includes a lengthy new appendix on the assessment of the likelihood of failure of dams by internal erosion and piping.This valuable source on dam engineering incorporates the 200+ years of collective experience of the authors in the subject area. The main emphasis of this work is on embankment dams, but much of the text, particularly those parts related to geology, can be used for concrete gravity and arch dams.All phases of investigation, design and construction are covered. The assessment of existing dams, including the analysis of risks posed by those dams, is also discussed. Detailed descriptions are given from the initial site assessment and site investigation program through to the preliminary and detailed design phases and, ultimately, the construction phase. Design methods are presented in combination with their theoretical basis, to enab
Five Stars Recomended for all engineers interested in Dam Safety.. A MUST FOR DAM ENGINEERS I always read this book when I start a new dam project. Within this book I find not only a summary of the most advanced studies on soil and rock mechanics for dams but also many hints and tips from the author's long experience as dam engineers. This book is a must in library of a dam engineer.. Amazon Customer said This book is a tremendous resource and has been great reference on many projects. This book is a tremendous resource and has been great reference on many projects. A must for engineers involved in dam design.