How We Build: Dams by Neil Ardley
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How We Build
How We Build
Summary
This series of books introduces children to the work and problems which face engineers. The main part of each book looks at the various stages of a major engineering project - planning, design and construction. The emphasis is on tackling problems and practical experiments are included.
How We Build Summary
Table of Contents
The many uses of dams; dams in history; where to build; planning a dam; inside an embankment dam; a dry site; layers of soil; concrete dams; building in sections; pouring concrete; flowing water; water from reservoirs; electricity from water; power from the sea; walls against water; protecting cities; dam disasters; problems; did you know?.
Additional information
GOR004860849
9780333441640
0333441648
How We Build: Dams by Neil Ardley
Used - Very Good
Hardback
Egmont UK Ltd
1989-08-31
48
N/A
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