Dam Maintenance and Rehabilitation
Proceedings of the International Congress on Conservation and Rehabilitation of Dams, Madrid, 11-13 November 2002
Nonfiction, Science & Nature, Technology, Hydraulics
| Author: | ISBN: | 9781351456739 | |
| Publisher: | CRC Press | Publication: | December 4, 2017 |
| Imprint: | Routledge | Language: | English |
| Author: | |
| ISBN: | 9781351456739 |
| Publisher: | CRC Press |
| Publication: | December 4, 2017 |
| Imprint: | Routledge |
| Language: | English |
During the life of a dam, changes in safety standards, legislation and land use will inevitably occur, and functional deterioration may also appear. To meet these challenges, these Proceedings from a panel of international experts assess, define and re-evaluate the design criteria for the construction of dams and the many attendant issues in on-going maintenance and management. Authors include international specialists: academics, professionals and those in local government, utilities and suppliers. Practitioners from these same fields will find the book a useful tool in acquiring a comprehensive knowledge of managing and retrofitting dams, so that they can continue to meet society's needs.
During the life of a dam, changes in safety standards, legislation and land use will inevitably occur, and functional deterioration may also appear. To meet these challenges, these Proceedings from a panel of international experts assess, define and re-evaluate the design criteria for the construction of dams and the many attendant issues in on-going maintenance and management. Authors include international specialists: academics, professionals and those in local government, utilities and suppliers. Practitioners from these same fields will find the book a useful tool in acquiring a comprehensive knowledge of managing and retrofitting dams, so that they can continue to meet society's needs.
