Resource

Optimum solution

Resource Type
News Articles (Industry Outlets)
Reference Title
Optimum solution
Author/Presenter
Saiedi, Saied
Year
2007
Journal Title
International Water Power and Dam Construction
Journal Volume
59
Journal Issue
3
ISBN/ISSN
ISSN: 0306-400X
Abstract/Additional Information

Tunnels and cofferdams serve as the diversion of river water in a dam construction. One may choose a very large diameter tunnel capable of carrying the largest flood predicted or one may design a very high upstream cofferdam height, only enough to form a barrier to the river.