Lessons from Dam Incidents, USA


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Lessons from Dam Incidents


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Aims to present the data to the profession regarding failures, accidents, and major repairs at dams in the United States. This report analyses data with respect to the type of incident, frequency of incidents, dam size, type of dam, and age of dam. It also draws conclusions and recommendations to help prevent occurrences of similar incidents.




Dams and Public Safety


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Dam Failure Mechanisms and Risk Assessment


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This book integrates the physical processes of dam breaching and the mathematical aspects of risk assessment in a concise manner • The first book that introduces the causes, processes and consequences of dam failures • Integrates the physical processes of dam breaching and the mathematical aspects of risk assessment in a concise manner • Emphasizes integrating theory and practice to better demonstrate the application of risk assessment and decision methodologies to real cases • Intends to formulate dam-breaching emergency management steps in a scientific structure




Safety Evaluation of Existing Dams


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Safety of Existing Dams


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Written by civil engineers, dam safety officials, dam owners, geologists, hydraulic engineers, and risk analysts, this handbook is the first cooperative attempt to provide practical solutions to dam problems within the financial constraints faced by dam owners. It provides hands-on information for identifying and remedying common defects in concrete and masonry dams, embankment dams, reservoirs, and related structures. It also includes procedures for monitoring dams and collecting and analyzing data. Case histories demonstrate economical solutions to specific problems.




Embankment Dams


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Improving Federal Dam Safety


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