Risk and Uncertainty in Dam Safety
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Rating | : | 4.11 (761 Votes) |
Asin | : | 0727732706 |
Format Type | : | paperback |
Number of Pages | : | 391 Pages |
Publish Date | : | 0000-00-00 |
Language | : | English |
DESCRIPTION:
D. R. East said Dam Risk Review. An excellent book on the subject of risk in dam design and construction for the engineering practitioner
"Risk and Uncertainty in Dam Safety" will appeal not only to industry specialists but also to readers outside the dam engineering community due to its general and excellent treatment of the various topics in the integrated process of risk assessment.. The use of risk assessment in dam safety management as advocated by the International Commission On Large Dams (ICOLD) will be greatly enhanced by "Risk and Uncertainty in Dam Safety", an authoritative, comprehensive and valuable contribution to dam safety practices. Through the presentation of a systematic and integrated process, "Risk and Uncertainty in Dam Safety" assists the dam owner in evaluating the needs for dam safety improvement, selecting and prioritizing re