Book: Rock Engineering for Concrete Dam Foundations

Concrete dams are complex structures whose safety depends critically on the interactions between the dam body, its foundation rock mass, and the interface between them. The strength, geometry, and state (weathered, infilled, cracked, etc.) of natural rock discontinuities (joints, fractures, bedding planes, faults, weak seams) and the concrete–rock interface (bonding, lift-joints, contact roughness, cohesion, tensile strength) often govern key failure modes.

The primary purpose of this book is to offer practical guidance for practitioners involved in the key rock engineering aspects of concrete dam foundations. Rather than presenting an overly lengthy and theoretical text, the authors have aimed to produce a concise, practitioner-focused guide that emphasizes applicability over academic detail. This approach is intended to make the material more accessible and engaging for readers who are directly involved in dam design, construction, and safety assessment.

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