An Engineering Guide to the Safety of Embankment Dams in the United Kingdom - Couverture souple

Johnston, T.A.; Millmore, J.P.; Charles, J.A.; Tedd, P.

Couverture souple

ISBN 10 : 085125439X ISBN 13 : 9780851254395

Editeur : IHS BRE Press, 1990

A propos du livre

Présentation de l'éditeur

The majority of British dams are old earth embankments built many years ago without the benefits of modern earthmoving plant or our current understanding of soil behaviour. Some deterioration with time can be expected and the long term performance of these old embankment dams is of considerable significance for reservoir safety. The guide deals primarily with matters which relate to the safety of embankment dams in the United Kingdom. It includes a brief history of the development of embankment dam engineering in Britain and the geotechnical background to dam safety. It also provides information on surveillance and on the identification of defects, deterioration and inadequacies. Investigations, instrumentation, remedial works and emergency actions are described.

Biographie de l'auteur

Babtie Shaw & Morton, UK; Babtie Shaw & Morton, UK; BRE, UK; BRE, UK

Détails de l'édition

• Éditeur: IHS BRE Press
• Date d'édition: 1990
• Langue: anglais
• ISBN 10: 085125439X
• ISBN 13: 9780851254395
• Reliure: Broché
• Nombre de pages: 155
• Coordonnées du fabricant: non disponible