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.




Technical Manual for Dam Owners


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Regulatory Frameworks for Dam Safety


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"Examines the dam safety regulatory frameworks of 22 countries" and "identifies essential elements, desirable features, and emerging trends for dam safety regulatory frameworks." - cover.




Phase 1 Inspection Report, National Dam Safety Program


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Of assessment and recommendations -- Location -- Vicinity topography map -- Pertinent data -- General -- Project description -- Construction history -- Operation and maintenance history -- Operation procedures -- Inspection -- Hydraulic and hydrologic evaluation -- Structural and geotechnical evaluation -- Assessment and recommendation -- Appendices.