| Safety of Dams: Flood and Earthquake Criteria Contributor(s): National Research Council (Author), Division on Engineering and Physical Sci (Author), Commission on Engineering and Technical (Author) |
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ISBN: 0309035325 ISBN-13: 9780309035323 Publisher: National Academies Press OUR PRICE: $80.75 Product Type: Paperback - Other Formats Published: February 1985 |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Science | Earth Sciences - Hydrology - Technology & Engineering | Construction - General |
| Dewey: 363.349 |
| LCCN: 85002973 |
| Physical Information: 0.51" H x 6" W x 9" 294 pages |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher 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. |
