Safety of Dams: Flood and Earthquake Criteria
Book Description
From earth tectonics and meteorology to risk, responsibility, and the role of government, this comprehensive and detailed book reviews current practices in designing dams to withstand extreme hydrologic and seismic events. Recommendations for action and for further research to improve dam safety evaluations are presented.
Book Information
Publisher | National Academies Press |
Binding | Paperback (2 editions) |
Reading Level | Uncategorized |
# of Pages | 294 |
ISBN-10 | 0309075068 |
ISBN-13 | 978-0309075060 |
Publication Date | 01/01/1985 |
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