ABSTRACT

The Proceedings of the Symposium at World Water Day, 2001 presents a discussion of dams and dikes.  Various speakers considered the benefits and drawbacks of dams, and there was discussion about why it is that people are against dams in specific situations, and how such situations may be resolved.  Solutions are suggested to&nbs

chapter |2 pages

Introduction

chapter 2|12 pages

Dikes, dams and water management

P. . BS

chapter 3|18 pages

Living with dams

Prof. dr. H.L.F. Saeijs and Kirsten D. Schuijt

chapter 4|14 pages

Safe dams and dikes, how safe?

Prof. ir. J.K. Vrijling

chapter 5|8 pages

Dams and development The report of the World Commission on Dams

The report of the World Commission on Dams . JS

chapter 6|12 pages

ICOLD’s criteria applied to the southern delta area

Storm surge barrier (Eastern Scheldt) and Dike Enforcement Project (Western Scheldt . LS, JWS. KS

chapter 7|6 pages

Role of the consultants

Drs. A. Leusink

chapter 8|4 pages

Contractors, their changing role

Ir. J.J. Enneking