Introductory technical guidance for civil and other professional engineers interested in inspection of existing dams for safety and functionality.

Introductory technical guidance for civil and other professional engineers interested in inspection of existing dams for safety and functionality.

Introductory technical guidance for civil engineers and other professional engineers and construction managers interested in inspection of dams and reservoirs. Here is what is discussed: 1. EVALUATION OF DESIGN, CONSTRUCTION, AND OPERATION 2. AVAILABILITY AND SOURCE OF DATA 3. DESCRIPTION OF RECORDS 4. REVIEWING THE RECORDS 5. ONSITE EXAMINATIONS 6. ONSITE EXAMINATION NOTES.

Introductory technical guidance for civil engineers and other professional engineers and construction managers interested in inspection of dams and reservoirs. Here is what is discussed:1. EVALUATION OF DESIGN, CONSTRUCTION, AND OPERATION2. AVAILABILITY AND SOURCE OF DATA3. DESCRIPTION OF RECORDS4. REVIEWING THE RECORDS5. ONSITE EXAMINATIONS6. ONSITE EXAMINATION NOTES.

Introductory technical guidance for civil engineers and other professional engineers and construction managers interested in inspection of existing dams. Here is what is discussed: 1. EVALUATION OF DESIGN, CONSTRUCTION, AND OPERATION, 2. AVAILABILITY AND SOURCE OF DATA, 3. DESCRIPTION OF RECORDS, 4. REVIEWING THE RECORDS, 5. ONSITE EXAMINATIONS, 6. ONSITE EXAMINATION NOTES.

Written by civil engineers, dam safety officials, dam owners, geologists, hydraulic engineers, and risk analysts, this handbook is the first cooperative attempt to provide practical solutions to dam problems within the financial constraints faced by dam owners. It provides hands-on information for identifying and remedying common defects in concrete and masonry dams, embankment dams, reservoirs, and related structures. It also includes procedures for monitoring dams and collecting and analyzing data. Case histories demonstrate economical solutions to specific problems.