Dams and Reservoirs in Evaporites. ([2019])

• Record Type: Book
• Further Information: Note: Petar Milanović, Nikolay Maksimovich, Olga Meshcheriakova.
• Authors: Milanović, Petar T; Maksimovich, Nikolay; Meshcheri︠a︡kova, Olʹga
• Contents: Intro; Foreword; Preface; Introduction; References; Contents; About the Authors; 1 Distribution of Evaporite Karst in the World; 1.1 General; 1.2 Distribution of Gypsum Karst; 1.3 Distribution of Saline and Gypsiferous Soils; 1.4 Distribution of Karstified Salt; References; 2 Properties of Evaporites; 2.1 Introduction; 2.2 Properties of Gypsum and Anhydrite; 2.3 Properties of Gypsiferous Soils; 2.4 Properties of Halite (Salt); References; 3 Karstification of Evaporites; 3.1 Karstification (Dissolution Processes) in Gypsum and Anhydrite; 3.2 Karstification (Dissolution Process) in Salt 3.3 Computer Modeling of Seepage Increases Due to Karstification Beneath DamsReferences; 4 Characterization of Surface and Underground Karst Features; 4.1 Discussion of Some Terms; 4.2 Surface Karst Landforms in Gypsum; 4.3 Surface Karst Landforms in Salt; 4.4 Underground Forms in Evaporites; References; 5 Geohazards Associated with Dams and Reservoirs; 5.1 Introduction; 5.2 Seepage from the Reservoir; 5.3 Dam Foundation Instability; 5.4 Induced Collapses (Subsidence); 5.5 Slope Stability; 5.6 Water Pollution; References; 6 Prevention and Remediation at Dam Sites and Reservoirs 6.1 Prevention Against Dissolution and Seepage in Evaporites-General Approach6.1.1 Waterproofing Methods Based on Grouting Technology; 6.1.1.1 Cement-Based Grouting; 6.1.1.2 Chemical Grouts (Synthetic Resins); 6.1.2 Different Waterproofing Structures; 6.1.2.1 Waterproof Blankets, Liners (Surface Waterproofing); 6.1.2.2 Refilling Cavities and Channels from the Surface; 6.1.2.3 Cut-off (Diaphragm) Walls; 6.1.2.4 Freezing Methods; 6.2 Characteristics of Post-grouting Processes and Their Consequences; 6.2.1 Investigating the Changes of Properties in the Materials Used 6.2.2 Diffusion and Deposition of Components of the Liquid Phase of the Gel6.2.3 Physicochemical Processes Leading to the Transformation of the Gel Structure; 6.2.4 Growth of Crystals in Gels; 6.2.5 Effects of Post-injection Processes on the Solubility of Gypsum; 6.2.6 Mathematical Modeling of Deterioration of Grout Curtains; References; 7 Methods of Investigation; 7.1 General Setting; 7.2 Objectives of the Investigations; 7.3 A General Investigation Approach; 7.4 Common Methods of Investigating the Relevant Properties of Evaporites; 7.5 Hydrogeological Methods 7.6 Inventory and Investigation of the Surface and Underground Features7.7 Geophysical Methods; 7.8 Hydrochemical (Dissolution) Investigations; References; 8 Monitoring; 8.1 General; 8.2 Groundwater Regime; 8.3 Monitoring of Spring Discharges; 8.4 Monitoring of Surface Flows and Reservoir Floors; 8.5 Hydrochemical Monitoring; 8.6 Surface Deformation and Progressive Erosion; 8.7 Monitoring/Maintenance of Galleries; 8.8 Data Analysis and Safeguard Plans; References; 9 Overview of Dams and Reservoirs in Evaporites; 9.1 Summary of Dams and Reservoirs in Evaporites That Have Construction Problems
• Publisher Details: Cham, Switzerland : Springer
• Publication Date: 2019
• Extent: 1 online resource
• Subjects: 552/.5; 551; Evaporites; Dams; Reservoirs; Electronic books
• Languages: English
• ISBNs: 9783030185213; 3030185214
• Related ISBNs: 3030185206; 9783030185206
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