Embankment dams:

James L. Sherard contributions

James L. Sherard, Sukhmander Singh

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American Society of Civil Engineers, 1992 - Technology & Engineering - 573 pages

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Very Practical advise towards common problems in design and construction of embankment dams. A little conservative! Read full review

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Title	Embankment dams: James L. Sherard contributions Issue 32 of Geotechnical special publication
Authors	James L. Sherard, Sukhmander Singh
Editors	James L. Sherard, Sukhmander Singh
Publisher	American Society of Civil Engineers, 1992
Original from	the University of Michigan
Digitized	4 Dec 2007
ISBN	0872628973, 9780872628977
Length	573 pages
Subjects	Technology & Engineering › Civil › Dams & Reservoirs Technology & Engineering / Civil / Dams & Reservoirs Technology & Engineering / Hydraulics

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