Essays about: "importance of Dams i"
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1. Influence of Foundation Modelling on the Seismic Response of a Concrete Dam
University essay from KTH/BetongbyggnadAbstract : It is of great importance to ensure the structural safety of dams during earthquakes since a failure may cause catastrophic consequences. Conventional computation of the structural response of dams is based on a simplified approach where the foundation is considered as massless. READ MORE
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2. Dams in Swedish law - : An identification of the problems that can occur with the implementation of the modern environmental regulations
University essay from KTH/Fastigheter och byggandeAbstract : The importance of reducing people's environmental impact has become increasingly apparent since the beginning of the 21st century. According to the European Parliament, new legislation has been required to stop the deterioration of Europe's waters and to achieve "good status" for Europe's rivers, lakes and groundwater. READ MORE
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3. Storm water treatment in a multi-step system compared to a single-step system
University essay from SLU/Dept. of Soil and EnvironmentAbstract : Urban areas are expanding at an increasing pace around the world as well as surfaces with impervious layers, such as streets and rooftops. Precipitation, melt water and water from human activities, which temporarily flow on these surfaces are defined as storm water. READ MORE
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4. Numerical analyses of concrete buttress dams to design dam monitoring
University essay from KTH/BetongbyggnadAbstract : Old concrete buttress dams are sensitive to cracking if exposed to large temperature variations. The cracks can make dams sensitive to failure, depending on the size and location of the cracks. These problems can be overcome by lowering the temperature variations and stabilizing the dams. READ MORE
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5. Riparian vegetation responses to hydropeaking : Experimental study on germination and performance of plants along rivers regulated by hydropower dams in northern Sweden
University essay from Umeå universitet/Institutionen för ekologi, miljö och geovetenskapAbstract : Riparian vegetation is one of the most complex and abundant ecosystems in the world and it provides important ecosystem services. These services are affected by electricity production from hydropower dams. Hydropower accounts for 16% of the global electricity production and almost 50% in Sweden. READ MORE