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Masonry and Concrete Dams 1880-1941
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1987
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Geotechnical EngineeringEngineeringMasonry StructuresDam FoundationCivil EngineeringConcrete TechnologyReinforced ConcreteConstruction ManagementEmbankment DamSafety LegislationConstruction PrinciplesDesign EvolutionConcrete DamsConstruction EngineeringStructural Engineering
In this article the author discusses the construction principles and design evolution of masonry and concrete dams built in Britain during sixty years from 1880. Specific examples of dams built for public water supply and hydro-electric purposes are included. The three dam failures which led to safety legislation in 1930 are also described.