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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.

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Language English ● Format PDF ● Pages 294 ● ISBN 9780309554695 ● Publisher National Academies Press ● Published 1985 ● Downloadable 3 times ● Currency EUR ● ID 7146919 ● Copy protection Adobe DRM

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