A framework for the evaluation of the structural safety of existing concrete gravity dams
Addressing the aging and deterioration of dams is a relatively new challenge in the dam engineering field in South Africa. The average life expectancy of a dam is approximately 50 years, but they can normally be used for much longer periods than this. Maintenance and rehabilitation are vital to ensu...
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| Format: | Dissertation |
| Language: | English |
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Faculty of Engineering and the Built Environment
2020
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| Online Access: | http://hdl.handle.net/11427/31226 |