ABSTRACT

This book presents the major engineering achievements in underground aqueducts from around the world and throughout history. It provides valuable insights into water technologies and management with respect to durability, adaptability to the environment, and sustainability. Comparisons of the technological underground aqueduct developments from several regions are made. These technologies are the underpinning of modern achievements in water supply engineering and water management practices, and current issues of sustainability, cost-effectiveness, and decentralization have led engineers to consider combining older proven technologies with modern infrastructure advancements.

section Section I|16 pages

Introduction

section Section IV|181 pages

Middle East

chapter 14|11 pages

Qana–ts of Syria

section Section VI|101 pages

Eurasia

section Section VIII|21 pages

Past, Present, and Future Trends