Dam Hydraulics D. L. Vischer W. H. Hager VAW, ETH, Zurich, Switzerland This book develops the main themes of water flow in dam structures, emphasizing the hydraulic principles governing the design, construction and refurbishment of dams. Opening with an overview of the various dam structures, it then develops fundamental topics including: reservoir sedimentation, waves due to landslides and dambreak waves. The authors provide a systematic analysis of the various phenomena associated with dam hydraulics, illustrated with appropriate figures and photographs of laboratory models and prototype structures.

About the Author

D. L. Vischer and W. H. Hager are the authors of Dam Hydraulics, published by Wiley.

Reviews
"'Dam Hydraulics' is an excellent book. It is well written with abundant illustrations. The book is suitable as a reference and would be an excellent companion text for undergraduate and graduate courses." (Journal of the American Water Resources Association)



Book Information
ISBN 9780471972891
Author D. L. Vischer
Format Paperback
Page Count 328
Imprint John Wiley & Sons Inc
Publisher John Wiley & Sons Inc
Weight(grams) 595g
Dimensions(mm) 247mm * 172mm * 19mm