Dam safety in Brazil : when engineering serves society (English)

Over the course of history, dams have captivated the interest of society at large. Used to store large amounts of water, dams are also constructed to control flood waters and generate hydroelectricity. Due to their versatility in use, dams and their respective reservoirs are viewed not only as venues for economic activity, but also as centers for leisure and recreational activities. Given society's dependence on these engineered structures, dams must...

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De Nys,Erwin;

Freitas, Paula;

Muanis Persechini,Maria Ines;
Document Date
2015/04/01
Document Type
Brief
Report Number
86500
Volume No
1
Total Volume(s)
1
Country
Brazil,
Region
Latin America and Caribbean,
Disclosure Date
2015/04/13
Disclosure Status
Disclosed
Doc Name
Dam safety in Brazil : when engineering serves society
Keywords
dam

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De Nys,Erwin; Freitas, Paula; Muanis Persechini,Maria Ines.

Dam safety in Brazil : when engineering serves society (English). Agua Brasil series Washington, DC : World Bank Group. http://documents.worldbank.org/curated/en/286001468014963399

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