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High Masonry Dams (1897)

High Masonry Dams (1897)

Gould, Edward Sherman

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Technology & EngineeringFiction AnthologiesLandscape Architecture

ISBN10: 1164119222
ISBN13: 9781164119227
Publisher: Kessinger Pub Llc
Published: Sep 10 2010
Pages: 110
Weight: 0.35
Height: 0.23 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
High Masonry Dams is a book written by Edward Sherman Gould and published in 1897. The book provides a comprehensive study of the construction and design of masonry dams, specifically those that are over 100 feet in height. The author discusses the various materials and techniques used in building these structures, including the use of concrete and steel reinforcement. The book also covers the principles of hydraulics and the importance of water pressure in the design and stability of dams. Gould provides detailed illustrations and diagrams to support his explanations, making the book a valuable resource for engineers and architects involved in the construction of high masonry dams. Additionally, the book includes case studies of several notable masonry dams, including the Folsom Dam in California and the Vyrnwy Dam in Wales. The author analyzes these dams and their construction methods, providing insights into the challenges and successes of building such large structures. Overall, High Masonry Dams is a thorough and informative guide to the design and construction of large masonry dams, providing valuable insights into the engineering principles and techniques involved in building these impressive structures.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

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