ABSTRACT

 A book of broad interest to professionals, dam engineers and managers, and to organizations responsible for dam development and management, RCC Dams offers a topical account of the design and operation of roller compacted concrete dams, describing the latest developments and innovative technologies in the field.  The book considers planning and design, materials and construction, as well as the operation and performance of RCC dams. 

part 1|118 pages

Lectures

chapter 2|11 pages

RCC dams in China

part 2|83 pages

Theme 1: Advantages of RCC dams – the use of RCC in dam rehabilitation

part 3|196 pages

Theme 2: Experiences and technologies in different countries

chapter 41|9 pages

The development of RCC arch dams

part 4|146 pages

Theme 3: Technological innovations in RCC dams

chapter 61|8 pages

Dynamic properties of CSG

part 5|166 pages

Theme 4: Planning and design

chapter 79|4 pages

Design of Zhouning RCC gravity dam

part 6|170 pages

Theme 5: Materials

part 7|220 pages

Theme 6: Construction and quality control – equipment and programming

chapter 129|7 pages

Challenges in Ralco dam construction

part 8|117 pages

Theme 7: Performance of RCC dams – experiences on operation

chapter 145|5 pages

Waterproofing of Cenza dam