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Several recent failures of dams and resultant damage by flooding are noted; causes of different types of failure are reviewed and brief histories given of examples chosen; effects of reservoirs on balance of nature are mentioned, design of dams is considered and suggestions advanced for protection of persons and property; question of insurance against damage; it is concluded that every dam which impounds water presents potential danger. (see also abstract in Surveyor v 122 n 3690 Feb 1963 p 235-6)
Several recent failures of dams and resultant damage by flooding are noted; causes of different types of failure are reviewed and brief histories given of examples chosen; effects of reservoirs on balance of nature are mentioned, design of dams is considered and suggestions advanced for protection of persons and property; question of insurance against damage; it is concluded that every dam which impounds water presents potential danger. (see also abstract in Surveyor v 122 n 3690 Feb 1963 p 235-6)
Dam disasters
Instn Civ Engrs -- Proc
Gruner, E. (author)
1963
14 pages
Article (Journal)
English
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