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Special Publication SP 167 Lessons from incidents at dams and reservoirs - an engineering guide
Publication Year
2014
Document Status
Current
Abstract
Analyses various incidents that have affected water-retaining dams and reservoirs between 1800 to 2012, highlighting causes of the failures and the lessons learned. Provides an interesting look at how safety legislation and practice has changed through the years as a result. Also takes a look at 20 international examples.
Document History
Based on research project RP988.
Author
Charles, J. A., Tedd, P. and Warren, A. L.
ISBN
9780860177357
Publisher Information
CIRIA
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