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Arch Dam Design and Analysis

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Advanced Dam Engineering for Design, Construction, and Rehabilitation

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The Handbook of Dam Engineering 1 presented the subject of concrete dam design from fundamental definitions of terms through planning, design, and construction considerations. Most of that information is still pertinent and usable. Those portions directed toward arch dam design are still relevant for new dam design and the evaluation and rehabilitation of existing dams. With the Handbook and other well-accepted references as background, this chapter takes the opportunity to discuss areas of new and updated technology. The aspects of arch dam design that represent the most important changes in the last decade are presented.

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  1. Arvada, Colorado, USA

    Howard L. Boggs (Consulting Civil Engineer)

  2. Harza Engineering Company, Chicago, Illinois, USA

    Glenn S. Tarbox (Vice President and Chief Engineer)

  3. Bellingham, Washington, USA

    Robert B. Jansen (Consulting Civil Engineer)

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Boggs, H.L., Tarbox, G.S., Jansen, R.B. (1988). Arch Dam Design and Analysis. In: Jansen, R.B. (eds) Advanced Dam Engineering for Design, Construction, and Rehabilitation. Springer, Boston, MA. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-1-4613-0857-7_17

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