Evacuation of sediments from reservoirs

One method of removing sediments from reservoirs is flushing sediments through purpose-built outlet works within the dam. This can be applied to existing dams, with adaptation of the engineering works, and to new dams. The title covers hydraulic, hydrological, sedimentological and topographical feat...

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Main Author White, W. R., Dr
Format Electronic eBook
LanguageEnglish
Published London : Thomas Telford, 2001.
Subjects
Reservoir sedimentation.
elektronické knihy
electronic books
Online AccessFull text
ISBN9780727737748
DOI10.1680/eosfr.29538
Physical Description1 online resource (xvii, 260 p.) : ill., maps.

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Summary:One method of removing sediments from reservoirs is flushing sediments through purpose-built outlet works within the dam. This can be applied to existing dams, with adaptation of the engineering works, and to new dams. The title covers hydraulic, hydrological, sedimentological and topographical features required for successful flushing.
Bibliography:Includes bibliographical references and index.
ISBN:9780727737748
DOI:10.1680/eosfr.29538
Physical Description:1 online resource (xvii, 260 p.) : ill., maps.

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