Earthquake Engineering for Concrete Dams
Publisher: National Academies 1990
ISBN/ASIN: 0309043360
Number of pages: 165
Description:
In this book, current knowledge about the earthquake performance of concrete dams is evaluated, including procedures for investigating the seismic safety of such structures. The book specifically informs researchers about state-of-the-art earthquake analysis of concrete dams and identifies subject areas where additional knowledge is needed.
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