Manual on Estimation of Probable Maximum Precipitation (PMP)

Manual on Estimation of Probable Maximum Precipitation (PMP) PDF

Author: World Meteorological Organization

Publisher:

Published: 2009

Total Pages: 294

ISBN-13:

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The manual describes procedure for estimating the maximum probable precipitation and the maximum probable flood. This is the third revised version. The first and second editions of this manual were published in 1973 and 1986, respectively. The current edition keeps a majority of the content from the second edition. Newly added content in this third edition primarily results from experiences, since 1986, in directly estimating PMP for the requirements of a given project in a design watershed on probable maximum flood (PMF) in China, the United States of America, Australia and India.--Publisher's description.

Safety of Dams

Safety of Dams PDF

Author: National Research Council

Publisher: National Academies Press

Published: 1985-02-01

Total Pages: 295

ISBN-13: 0309035325

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From earth tectonics and meteorology to risk, responsibility, and the role of government, this comprehensive and detailed book reviews current practices in designing dams to withstand extreme hydrologic and seismic events. Recommendations for action and for further research to improve dam safety evaluations are presented.