Bøger af Nathalie Schauner

Presents the state-of-the-art on roller-compacted concrete technology for dams, addressing all aspects of the planning, design, construction and performance of RCC in dams. Mixture proportioning and quality control are discussed and a comprehensive listing of references is included.

The work covers hydro-electricity production and hydropower dams and plants. Data are presented on typical capital and operating costs. Environmental and social impacts are discussed, as is the impact reservoirs have on greenhouse gas emissions. Hydropower development and the influence of renewable energy policies are also discussed.