Dams: Incidents and Accidents
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Book Overview The increasing number of dams built in the last century has underlined the necessity of these constructions to the all-round development ...
The increasing number of dams built in the last century has underlined the necessity of these constructions to the all-round development of a country. The advent of rock mechanics, engineering geology and a better understanding of materials have made it possible to construct higher and larger dams and to tackle more difficult sites. The assumptions and risks used in the theory of dam design include such unpredictable events as earthquakes, floods, and geological faults or soft seams, which may be either underestimated or completely missed during initial exploration. Incidents relating to dams are manageable at an early stage, whereas accidents, which are largely unforeseen, result in unexpected behaviour of dams and in catastrophic failures. Investigations conducted to determine the cause of a failure may not reveal the true sequence of events, while expert analyses are often controversial. From the dams that do not fail, of course, we learn nothing. Systematically monitoring the dam's behaviour from the potential risk stage to the accident event, would allow a hazard-management programme to be implemented, minimising loss of life and property, and provide useful data.
Book Details Format: Hardcover | Pages: 240 | Language: English | Publisher: TAYLOR & FRANCIS | ISBN: 9058097013
FormatHardcover
Pages240
LanguageEnglish
ISBN9058097013
EAN9789058097019
PublisherTAYLOR & FRANCIS
Publication Date1970-01-01
Edition1
AccessoriesNo Accessory
ConditionNew
Product TypeHARD COVER BOOKS
Weight1.14 Pounds
Length9.21 Inches
Width6.14 Inches
Height0.56 Inches
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