| Description |
1 online resource (xii, 324 pages) : illustrations, maps |
| Contents |
Ch. 1. Introduction and philosophy of approach -- Ch. 2. Objectives -- Ch. 3. Selection of potential dam sites and conceptual schemes -- Ch. 4. Investigation of selected sites and geological studies -- Ch. 5. Hydraulic studies -- Ch. 6. Hydrological studies -- Ch. 7. Spillways -- Ch. 8. River diversions during construction -- Ch. 9. Seismic loading -- Ch. 10. Water conduits for reservoirs -- Ch. 11. Tunnelling problems and excavation of shafts -- Ch. 12. Electro-mechanical equipment and controls -- Ch. 13. Environmental considerations -- Ch. 14. Costs and benefits -- Ch. 15. Efficient management for irrigation -- Ch. 16. Small hydropower -- Ch. 17. Safety and inspection of reservoirs -- Ch. 18. Operation and maintenance, monitoring and inspection |
| Summary |
Presenting the author's thoughts and knowledge on reservoir engineering practice, this guide provides information on reservoir engineering world-wide |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references and index |
| Notes |
Master and use copy. Digital master created according to Benchmark for Faithful Digital Reproductions of Monographs and Serials, Version 1. Digital Library Federation, December 2002. http://purl.oclc.org/DLF/benchrepro0212 MiAaHDL |
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Print version record |
| Subject |
Reservoirs.
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reservoirs (water distribution structures)
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Reservoirs
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| Form |
Electronic book
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| ISBN |
9780727738509 |
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072773850X |
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