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The consequences of a large dam failing can be disastrous.
However, predicting the performance of concrete dams during
earthquakes is one of the most complex and challenging problems in
structural dynamics. Based on a nonlinear approach, "Seismic Safety
Evaluation of Concrete Dams" allows engineers to build models that
account for nonlinear phenomena such as vertical joint slippage,
cracks, and cavitation. This yields more accurate estimates.
Advanced but readable, this book is the culmination of the work
carried out by Tsinghua University Research Group on Earthquake
Resistance on Dams over the last two decades. A systematic approach to nonlinear analysis and seismic safety evaluation of concrete dams Includes nonlinear fracture of dam-water-foundation interaction system, dynamic fluid-structure and Covers soil-structure interactions, and meso-scale mechanical behavior of concrete are all international front issues of the field.
Few countries exist where humans have exerted a greater influence in shaping the landscape than the Netherlands. Located in the lowland delta of three major rivers, this small European country has fought for more than a thousand years to protect its inhabitants from floods and to reclaim flooded land. ""Designed for Dry Feet"" explores Holland's unique challenges in water control and management. Hoeksema begins by discussing the history of flood protection and land reclamation as well as the history of water management organizations. He then focuses on specific activities and projects, such as simple dwelling mounds, 17th-century windmill-powered lake draining systems, 19th-century steam-powered drainage activities, and 20th-century land reclamation and flood protection projects. Hoeksema also includes information about travel in the Netherlands, which he organizes into six excursions designed for those visiting this magnificent country. This book will certainly be a great asset to civil engineers from all over the world, as the technology from one country's battle with flood protection is borrowed to rebuild others.
This is a history of the hydropolitics of the Nile Valley from 1900 to 1988. Attempts to develop the Nile and control its waters are of vital significance to the future of the inhabitants of Egypt, the Sudan, Ethiopia, and East Africa. Acute drought and heavy flooding in the Nile Basin have brought disaster in the past, and the history of the area is the story of human effort to control the precious waters of the river. Written by Robert O. Collins, distinguished authority in the field, this highly interdisciplinary study will appeal to those interested in the environment, politics, third world development, anthropology, zoology, and economic history. Robert O. Collins, University of California, Santa Barbara, was the author Africa: A Short History and Darfur: The Long Road to Disaster (with J. Millard Burr), as well as many other titles available from Markus Wiener.
Artificial Neural Network (ANN) technology is rarely used in water supply engineering. Those who have applied this technology for water supply engineering problems have reported findings that were beyond the capability of traditional statistical/mathematical modeling tools. The purpose of this task committee report is to compile the experiences of those who have successfully applied ANNs for water supply engineering problems and to reduce the perceived mystery of the ANN models. The availability of several diverse applications, along with the basics of neural network modeling, in a concise report are expected to encourage the use of this powerful technology. The report comprises several chapters summarizing experiences of individual groups of researchers around the world who demonstrated significant benefits of using neural network technology for diverse applications in water supply engineering. Some of the applications include: forecasting salinity levels in River Murray, South Australia; predicting gastroenteritis rates and waterborne outbreaks; modeling pH levels in a eutrophic Middle Loire River, France; and ANNs as function approximation tools replacing rigorous mathematical simulation models for analyzing water distribution networks.
Hydraulic Structures: Probabilistic Approaches to Maintenance is an introduction to the field of probability theory and its applications in engineering. This book provides an overview of probabilistic methods at an introductory level including the probability of sets, arithmetic operations with random variables, probabilistic reliability calculations, and risky decision evaluation, as they apply to maintenance of hydraulic structures. Major benefits of the book include conveying to the reader the basic knowledge of a collection of probabilistic methods; creating a deep understanding of these methods by leading the reader through numerous derivations of formulas; helping the reader recognize that probabilistic methods are superior to traditional deterministic analysis; and instilling appreciation of these methods by presenting some very powerful probability laws and functions, which provide insight into the apparent chaos of the world of random numbers. This book is a useful tool for those in the hydraulic structures maintenance community, including hydraulic engineers, because it incorporates probabilistic methods into mainstream engineering.
This comprehensive handbook on the hydraulic design of labyrinth spillways - from theory to current practice - presents a state-of-the-art method for the effective design of labyrinth weirs. The book first provides a fundamental understanding of the theory of labyrinth weirs and continues with detailed sections on significant factors that affect the discharge characteristics of labyrinth weirs such as crest shape, weir height, and sidewall angle. The most common design curves are discussed, and from these a recommendation is developed for only one design curve to be used in future designs. But because site conditions often vary so much from the idealized conditions described in this book, a section on site-specific modeling criteria is included for making accurate predictions of prototype performance. In its review of past studies, the book closely examines many long held concepts, especially concerning the idea of interference, nappe oscillation, and the definition of which head to use in design computations, and revises them in an effort to advance current thinking based on the latest research. With its review of theoretical concepts and its straightforward presentation of the practical aspects of design, both practicing engineers and researchers will find this book to be a ""must-have"" reference for the hydraulic design of labyrinth weirs. The chapters include: Analytic Development; Nappe Interference; Crest Shapes; Design Curves; Downstream Chute; Nappe Oscillation; Design; Sedimentation and Ice; Aeration; Special Cases; and Model Studies. To help guide the designer, an appendix provides a representative sample of the prototype installations and their dimensions that have been constructed worldwide.
Dieses massgebliche Fachbuch erlautert die allgemeinen Ablaufe bei der Modellierung von Speichern, von der Qualitatskontrolle der Daten und dem Projektmanagement, der Strukturmodellierung, Fazies- und Grundstucksmodellierung bis hin zu Upscaling und den Anforderungen an die dynamische Modellierung. Der Autor erlautert die strukturellen Elemente eines Models und untersucht sowohl seismische Interpretation als auch Tiefenumrechnung als wesentliche Unsicherheitsfaktoren bei der Volumenbestimmung. Er macht ebenfalls deutlich, wie weitreichende stratigraphische Beziehungen in die Rahmenbedingungen fur Speicher integriert werden. Das Buch legt den Schwerpunkt auf die geostatische Modellierung von Fazies und Heterogenitaten, die die Verteilung von Speichereigenschaften, wie Porositat, Permeabilitat und Wassersattigung, einschranken. Daruber hinaus werden die Rolle der Unsicherheitsanalyse bei statischen Modellen und deren Auswirkungen auf Volumenschatzungen betrachtet. Eingegangen wird auch auf eine Reihe typischer Ansatze bei der Modellierung spezifischer Speicher mithilfe von Fallstudien und anschaulicher Beispiele. - Praktischer Leitfaden fur den Einsatz von Daten bei der Erstellung erfolgreicher Speichermodelle. - Greift auf die jungsten Fortschritte bei 3D-Modellierungssoftware zuruck. - Untersucht die Modellierung von Fazies, die verschiedenen Methoden und die Notwendigkeit, die geologische Interpretation von Kernen und Logs zu verstehen. - Bietet Informationen zum Upscaling der Strukturen und Eigenschaften von kleinen geologischen Modellen als Grundlage fur eine dynamische Simulation. - Betont die Bedeutung eines interdisziplinaren Teamansatzes.
Drilling technology has evolved in order to get at the increasingly harder to find oil, and in a more environmentally friendly way. Successful drilling operations require blending many technologies. Drilling equipment and procedures have a unique language that must be conquered in order to understand drilling operations. Working Guide to Drilling Equipment and Operations provides a
fundamental, basic knowledge of the intricacies of drilling fluid,
drilled solids management, drill bits, drill string design,
directional drilling, cementing, casing, hydraulic optimization,
and a discussion of predominant problems such as stuck pipe and
lost circulation. Background information, such as: clay structure
(needed to understand well bore instability and drilling fluids),
discussion of pressure and pressure effects, the theory behind
factors affecting drilling performance, and rock failure under
pressure, are included to enhance the understanding of the drilling
process and problems.
The central role that Reservoir engineers play in a field s
development and planning cannot be overestimated. Recommending, the
most appropriate and most cost effective reservoir depletion
schemes has a great impact on a field s and ultimately a company s
profitability. If done correctly, it will result in a windfall for
the company but if done incorrectly or haphazardly, it will result
in financial disaster. Working Guide to Reservoir Engineering is
designed for technical professionals who need a "quick look up"
reference for solving day-to-day engineering, management, and
optimization problems. Basic and easy to use, this working guide
provides those new to reservoir engineering a starting point for
understanding the basics and going on to formulate effective
workflow solutions. The book provides instruction on topics such as
estimating reservoir reserves, enhances oil recovery methods, fluid
movement and material balance and volumetric analysis.
This text provides an in-depth overview of sustainability in machining processes, challenges during machining of difficult-to-cut materials and different ways of green machining in achieving sustainability. It discusses important topics including green and sustainable machining, dry machining, textured cutting coated tools for machining, solid lubricants-based machining, gas-cooled machining, cryogenic cooling for intelligent machining, artificial neural network for machining, big data based machining, and hybrid intelligent machining. This book- Covers advances in sustainable machining such as gas-cooled machining, near dry machining, and minimum quantity lubrication. Explores use of big data, machine learning and artificial intelligence for machining processes. Provides case studies and experimental design as well as results with analysis focusing on achieving sustainability. Discusses artificial intelligence and machine learning based machining processes. Cover the latest applications of sustainable manufacturing for a better understanding of the concepts. The text is primarily written for senior undergraduate, graduate students, and researchers in the fields of mechanical, manufacturing, industrial, production engineering and materials science.
"Pumping Station Design, 3e" is an essential reference for all
professionals. From the expert city engineer to the new design
officer, this book assists those who need to apply the fundamentals
of various disciplines and subjects in order to produce a
well-integrated pumping station that is reliable, easy to operate
and maintain, and free from design mistakes. The depth of
experience and expertise of the authors, contributors, and peers
reviewing the content as well as the breadth of information in this
book is unparalleled, making this the only book of its kind.
This book is an introduction to the physical processes of cohesive
sediment in the marine environment. It focuses on highly dynamic
systems, such as estuaries and coastal seas. Processes on the
continental shelf are also discussed and attention is given to the
effects of chemistry, biology and gas.
The story of the Mulberry harbours must rank among the most remarkable to emerge from the Second World War. In terms of engineering achievement, it is surely one of the greatest of all time.Allied planners correctly anticipated that the Germans would deny, either by destruction or dogged defence, the vital Channel ports in the aftermath of D-Day. If the invading armies could not be kept resupplied, OVERLORD would fail. The only solution was to design, build, transport and install two massive artificial harbours.How this highly ambitious plan was implemented is told with clarity and authority in this superb book. The text, admirably free of unnecessary technical jargon, is well supported with photographs, diagrams and tables, which demonstrate vividly the scale of this great venture. The irony is that the real enemy turned out not to be the Germans but the elements. Code Name Mulberry is a first class account of all aspects of this extraordinary chapter in the history of the Second World War.
Waterford harbour has centuries of tradition based on its extensive fishery and maritime trade. Steeped in history, customs and an enviable spirit, it was there that Andrew Doherty was born and raised amongst a treasure chest of stories spun by the fishermen, sailors and their families. As an adult he began to research these accounts and, to his surprise, found many were based on fact. In this book, Doherty will take you on a fascinating journey along the harbour, introduce you to some of its most important sites and people, the area's history, and some of its most fantastic tales. Dreaded press gangs who raided whole communities for crew, the search for buried gold and a ship seized by pirates, the horror of a German bombing of the rural idyll during the Second World War - on every page of this incredible account you will learn something of the maritime community of Waterford Harbour.
The Ganges-Brahmaputra-Meghna delta has newly emerged 'char' islands, resulting from the deposition of sediment, which are very vulnerable, socially, institutionally and environmentally. This book explains how the governments of Bangladesh and the Netherlands and the International Fund for Agricultural Development cooperated on a land-based rural development project to give settlers security and purpose. It details how they engaged communities and civil societies, and implemented an infrastructure aimed at reducing flooding, improving drainage, and providing adequate drinking water and sanitation. The book describes the project's application to crop and animal agriculture, and the development of value chains and encouragement of female participation. It considers the financial underpinning and infrastructure, as well as how to ensure the impacts of the scheme are enduring. The scheme serves as a model for support projects to vulnerable groups faced with climate change and other environmental challenges. This book is suitable for students, researchers, specialists and practitioners in rural development, water resources, land management and soil science.
This ICE publication is the definitive practical handbook on design and maintenance of flood defences, providing a coherent and focused reference for best practice. With contributions from a number of experts in the field and the inclusion of real life case studies this book will be the first port of call for practising engineers working in the areas of flood risk management and drainage. Coverage includes the design of fluvial, coastal and urban flood defences, as well as guidance on relevant legislation, lessons learned from past disasters and means of improving the environment while managing flood risk. The intended audience is practising (graduate to senior level) engineers, hydrologists and project managers working on flood defence projects, mainly in consultancies but also in the Environment Agency and Local Authorities.
Urbanization has reached unprecedented levels in the estuarine and coastal zone, particularly in the Asia Pacific region where mega-cities and mega-harbours are still growing. This book demonstrates the different solutions and pitfalls, successes and failures in a large number of ports and harbours in the Asia Pacific Region, and shows how science can provide ecologically sustainable solutions that apply wherever the growth of mega-harbours occurs.
Geotechnical Engineering of Dams, 2nd edition provides a comprehensive text on the geotechnical and geological aspects of the investigations for and the design and construction of new dams and the review and assessment of existing dams. The main emphasis of this work is on embankment dams, but much of the text, particularly those parts related to geology, can be used for concrete gravity and arch dams. All phases of investigation, design and construction are covered. Detailed descriptions are given from the initial site assessment and site investigation program through to the preliminary and detailed design phases and, ultimately, the construction phase. The assessment of existing dams, including the analysis of risks posed by those dams, is also discussed. This wholly revised and significantly expanded 2nd edition includes a lengthy new appendix on the assessment of the likelihood of failure of dams by internal erosion and piping. This valuable source on dam engineering incorporates the 200+ years of collective experience of the authors in the subject area. Design methods are presented in combination with their theoretical basis, to enable the reader to develop a proper understanding of the possibilities and limitations of a method. For its practical, well-founded approach, this work can serve as a useful guide for professional dam engineers and engineering geologists and as a textbook for university students.
As demand for water increases, water managers and planners will need to look widely for ways to improve water management and augment water supplies. This book concludes that artificial recharge can be one option in an integrated strategy to optimize total water resource management and that in some cases impaired-quality water can be used effectively as a source for artificial recharge of ground water aquifers. Source water quality characteristics, pretreatment and recharge technologies, transformations during transport through the soil and aquifer, public health issues, economic feasibility, and legal and institutional considerations are addressed. The book evaluates three main types of impaired quality water sources--treated municipal wastewater, stormwater runoff, and irrigation return flow--and describes which is the most consistent in terms of quality and quantity. Also included are descriptions of seven recharge projects.
The Institution of Civil Engineers' Coastal Management conference series is the leading forum for the presentation of the latest developments in coastal engineering. The 9th conference took place in La Rochelle, France, from 24-26 September 2019. The proceedings of this conference, Coastal Management: Joining forces to shape our future coasts, comprises 45 peer-reviewed papers from the conference that present current issues, international research and practical applications. Coastal Management: Joining forces to shape our future coasts is an essential resource for coastal professionals, who are under increasing pressure to manage the competing demands of environmental protection, population growth and climate change.
Even with all the advances in technologies, humans continue to suffer from the consequences of flooding century after century. This book covers two pertinent topics: flood risk and flood management. Experts world-wide share their knowledge on these topics and highlight solutions to the flooding problems in the 21st century. Topics discussed in this book include spatial explicit multi-criteria flood risk; identification of social obstacles in solving flooding problems in Buenos Aires Province, Argentina; participative planning processes in flood risk management and in integrated watershed management; new economic instrument for integrated management of muddy flow risks; flood hazard mapping using hydrodynamic modelling approach; and simulation of flood reduction by means of complex structural measures using hydrodynamic modelling and aerial photogrammetry-derived digital surface model (DSM).
Dam Safety Assurance: Global Comparative Assessment of Legal and Institutional Frameworks
Good drainage contributes to the delivery of sustainable, innovative and resilient buildings, and is essential for our health and wellbeing. However, designers and architects can often leave drainage to be implemented by specialists in isolation of other design considerations, resulting in costly changes, rework and repairs, operational discomfort and poor user experiences that could have been avoided. Written for building designers and allied professionals, homeowners and managers as well as the general public, Building Drainage promotes an integrative and collaborative approach. Key principles and components of drainage design are presented in an accessible manner with many UK examples where the underlying information and knowledge can be applied internationally. Coverage includes waste and foul water drainage systems and the benefits of integrated water management (IWM) approach, where 'waste' becomes a valuable resource; surface and rainwater drainage; water and energy efficiency through wastewater recycling and reuse, and heat recovery. After reading this book you will understand the mostly invisible, or unperceived, yet vital aspects of functional drainage design and their interaction with the architecture of the building as well as the local and global environments.
The management of flood risk seems to be facing a daunting paradox. Despite increasingly effective risk knowledge tools and the efforts of international institutions to place risk reduction at the top of the agenda, the cost of disasters continues to increase. It is also increasingly difficult to avoid the urbanization or development of potential flood zones. The fundamental issue involves determining the conditions necessary for efficient prevention by focusing on adaptability to risk, which implies coping with the risk of flooding rather than directly fighting against it or simply ignoring it. This second volume of the Floods series of books explores existing policies and tools which mitigate the impact of flooding: the construction of protective structures, the reduction of vulnerability, land use planning, the improvement of crisis management, etc. The closing chapters focus on the question of adaptation through post-flood reconstruction, integrating disaster risk reduction measures, e.g. through resilient urbanism. |
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