An Introduction to Operation and Maintenance of Navigation Dams (Paperback)

Introductory technical guidance for civil engineers, mechanical engineers and construction managers interested in operation and maintenance of navigation dams and locks. Here is what is discussed:1. MAINTENANCE AND EMERGENCY CLOSURE2. MAINTENANCE OF GATED NONNAVIGABLE SPILLWAY STRUCTURES3. EMERGENCY CLOSURE OF GATED, NONNAVIGABLE SPILLWAY STRUCTURES4. MAINTENANCE OF GATED, NAVIGABLE SPILLWAYS5. EMERGENCY CLOSURE OF A GATED, NAVIGABLE SPILLWAY.6. MAINTENANCE AND EMERGENCY CLOSURE OF A FIXED-CREST SPILLWAY7. FLOATING PLANT8. GALLERIES, ADITS, AND OPENINGS9. SEEPAGE CONTROL MEASURES AND FEATURES