Water Resources Engineering in Karst / Edition 1

by Petar Milanovic

Overview

A definitive guide, this book focuses on the design and construction of water infrastructure projects within karst formations and provides engineering approaches for preventing and mitigating their environmental problems. It features 200 figures, investigative techniques, practical design solutions, case studies with failure analysis, criteria proposals for groundwater protection zoning, and an extensive review of the unique hydrogeological dynamics. The author presents a wealth of data collected during his role as investigating and designing hydrogeologist on karst projects. He gives readers a better understanding of the challenges involved in engineering and construction in karst formations.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781566706711
Publisher:	Taylor & Francis
Publication date:	06/11/2004
Pages:	328
Product dimensions:	6.31(w) x 9.44(h) x (d)

About the Author

Petar Milanovic

Table of Contents

General Introduction to Karst. Groundwater in Karst. Underground Water Tapping. Dams and Reservoirs - Inherent Risk. Dams and Reservoirs - Prevention and Remediation. Underground Dams and Reservoirs. Karst Spring Submergence. Tunneling in Karst - Common Problems. Criteria Proposals for Groundwater Protection Zoning in Karst Regions. Groundwater Tracing Techniques. Applications of Geophysical Methods in Karst.