Comparative Designs of Gravity and Ambursen Dams is a comprehensive guide to the design and construction of large-scale dams for water storage and hydroelectric power generation. It provides detailed information on the engineering and construction of both gravity and Ambursen-style dams, and explores the advantages and disadvantages of each design. With contributions from leading experts in the field, this book is an essential resource for engineers, builders, and planners involved in large-scale water management projects.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.