Hydraulics of stepped weirs and dam spillways: engineering challenges, labyrinths of research
Author: J. Matos and I. Meireles
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Description: Hydraulics of stepped weirs and dam spillways: engineering challenges, labyrinths of research por J. Matos and I. Meireles provides an overview of the engineering challenges and research related to stepped weirs and dam spillways. This document highlights the use of stepped spillways for energy dissipation in flood releases.
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