A unique guide to planning, construction and maintenance of small dams for land owners, planners, students and engineers Clearly illustrated with numerous schedules and visuals, providing a comprehensive array of design data and a concise reference to basic design techniques Written for a global audience in non-expert, straight-forward language, taking into account factors that may affect dams in many different circumstances and geographies Summary Small Dams: Planning, Construction and Maintenance has been written to provide a practical approach and guide to determining catchment yield and the amount of water required in a dam, advising on selecting and working with engineers and contractors, as well as outlining the cause of dam failures and how to remedy problems quickly. It also covers relevant legislation, environmental and ecological issues. Employing the principles in this book, in conjunction with heeding the advice of suitably experienced and qualifi ed engineers and contractors, will reduce the risk of failure and help to ensure the long term success of any small dam in question. Small Dams will be an invaluable resource for anyone who owns a dam, and a useful reference for agencies, contractors and engineers. The author, Barry Lewis, has over forty years of experience as an engineer and has written extensively on farm dams, soil conservation, catchment management and the environmental impact of dams both on and off streams. He was also directly involved in the licensing and regulating of small dams in Australia.
- ISBN: 9780415621113
- Editorial: CRC PRESS LLC
- Encuadernacion: Tela
- Páginas: 210
- Fecha Publicación: 01/11/2013
- Nº Volúmenes: 1
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