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The treatment and disposal of wastewater is an issue which is currently being rigorously addressed in European Community Directive and UK regulations, bringing increasing financial and technical pressure to bear on companies in the water industry. This book presents studies of the ways in which water companies have been implementing the legislation and translating the costs of meeting Regulations into measurable environmental benefits. Individual schemes are reported, highlighting the technological advances being developed to meet legislative requirements.
- Developments in reservoir hydrology - Innovation in hydraulic structures - Risk and reservoir safety - Environmental implications: benefit and disbenefits - Lessons learned from overseas experience - Investigations and remedial works to extend asset life
Presenting a survey of embankment dams, this book provides information from many countries on research, environmental considerations, risks, hazards, and safety. It is useful for engineers involved in the planning, design, construction, or operation of water-retaining embankments, and tailing dams.
After an examination of fundamental theories as applied to civil engineering, authoritative coverage is included on design practice for certain materials and specific structures and applications. A particular feature is the incorporation of chapters on construction and site practice, including contract management and control.