Evacuation of Sediments from Reservoirs

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Thomas Telford, 2001 - Science - 260 pages
This book is concerned with one of the methods of removing sediments from reservoirs, namely the flushing of sediments through purpose built outlet works within the dam. This technique can be applied to existing dams, with adaptation of the engineering works, and to new dams. The book gives practical guidance on the necessary hydrological, hydraulic, sedimentological and topographical features for successful flushing.In this book the author draws together his wealth of experience of working in this field.
 

Contents

Review of sedimentation in reservoirs
15
Research into factors which influence flushing
37
Worldwide experience of sediment flushing
63
Geographical areas suited to flushing
91
Sitespecific investigations and design considerations
125
Reservoir data
151
Numerical model case study
163
Flushing case studies
171
Erosion
211
Index
251
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