Design of Hydraulic Gates


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Revised and updated, this second edition of Design of Hydraulic Gates maintains the same goal as the original: to be used as a textbook and a manual of design of gates, presenting the main aspects of design, manufacture, installation and operation of hydraulic gates, while introducing new products, technologies and calculation procedures. This edit













The Engineering Index Annual


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Since its creation in 1884, Engineering Index has covered virtually every major engineering innovation from around the world. It serves as the historical record of virtually every major engineering innovation of the 20th century. Recent content is a vital resource for current awareness, new production information, technological forecasting and competitive intelligence. The world?s most comprehensive interdisciplinary engineering database, Engineering Index contains over 10.7 million records. Each year, over 500,000 new abstracts are added from over 5,000 scholarly journals, trade magazines, and conference proceedings. Coverage spans over 175 engineering disciplines from over 80 countries. Updated weekly.







Reservoir Engineering


Book Description

Part 1. Conceptual and planning practice for reservoirs - Introduction and philosophy of approach - Objectives - Selection of potential dam sites and conceptual schemes - Investigation of selected sites and geological studies - Hydraulic studies - Hydrological studies - Spillways - River diversion during construction - Seismic loading Part 2. Development practice for reservoirs - Water conduits for reservoirs - Tunnelling problems and excavation of shafts - Electro-mechanical equipment and controls - Environmental considerations - Costs and benefits - Efficient management for irrigation - Small hydropower - Safety and inspection of reservoirs - Operation and maintenance, monitoring and inspection