112 Pages
by
Routledge
112 Pages
by
Routledge
112 Pages
by
Routledge
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Dams and Waterways , a title in the five-title series Frameworks: Science, Technology, and the Built Environment , illuminates the history, architecture, environmental impact, and scientific and engineering principles behind the design and construction of dams, canals, and other waterways around the world throughout history. Examples include aqueducts in the Roman Empire, the Hoover Dam, Aswan... Read more
About Frameworks; Chapter One: The Basics of Water Supply; Chapter Two: Irrigation and Drinking Water; Chapter Three: Dams and Reservoirs; Chapter Four: Waterwheels, Mills, and Hydroelectric Power; Chapter Five: Transportation Canals and Locks; Chapter Six: Problems in River Engineering; Chapter Seven: Dikes, Seawalls, Levees, and Other Flood Protection.
Biography
Cynthia Phillips, Shana Priwer
"The authors discuss the sociohistorical and mathematical concepts in great depth. These informative books are... ideal for dedicated researchers. Diagrams, charts, and full-color photographs are appropriately placed and well captioned. An extensive glossary and index round out each of the meticulous surveys." - School Library Journal
