Masonry Dam Design: Including High Masonry Dams (1916)

by Orrin Lawrence Brodie and Charles Edward Morrison

Book Overview

""Masonry Dam Design: Including High Masonry Dams"" is a book written by Charles Edward Morrison in 1916. The book provides a comprehensive guide for the design and construction of masonry dams, including high masonry dams. It covers various topics related to the design of masonry dams, such as the selection of the site, the choice of the type of dam, the materials used, and the methods of construction. The book also discusses the structural analysis of masonry dams, including the stability of the structure, the load distribution, and the calculation of stresses and strains. Additionally, the book includes a detailed description of the construction process, including the preparation of the foundation, the laying of the masonry, and the installation of the spillways and outlets. The book is a valuable resource for engineers, architects, and anyone involved in the design and construction of masonry dams.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1166603318
• ISBN13: 9781166603311
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 290 Pages
• Weight: 0.86 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 6.0" x 9.0"