Dam Stability: A Review of Basic Concepts

by Shahide Dehghan, Hossein Gholami, Hossein Norouzi

A dam is a barrier that stops or restricts the flow of surface water or underground streams. Reservoirs created by dams not only suppress floods but also provide water for activities such as irrigation, human consumption, industrial use, aquaculture, and navigability. Hydropower is often used in conjunction with dams to generate electricity. A dam can also be used to collect or store water which can be evenly distributed between locations. Dams generally...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 6205632756
• ISBN13: 9786205632758
• Release Date: January 2023
• Publisher: LAP Lambert Academic Publishing
• Length: 88 Pages
• Weight: 0.31 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.2" x 6.0" x 9.0"