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In this work, the author, who was Engineer-in-Chief, Department of Bridges and Roads for the government of France, and also professor in the School of Hydraulic Engineers at Grenoble, has set out the theories of the design of gravity dams, arch dams and counterfort and hollow dams. This heavy scientific work laden with formulae and theorems, is the result of decade’s experience, and will be of great value both to practising engineers and students. Very good condition. B&w sketches throughout. Hardcover, 344 pages, 22cm x 14cm.