Hydraulic Structure and Hydrodynamics

This open access book delves intodiscussions central tohydraulic structures and research in therealm ofhydrodynamics. Hydraulic structures stand as pivotal components within civil engineering and construction, playing a safeguarding role forstructures vital tohuman development. Examples encompass theHoover Dam in theUSA, theThree Gorges Dam in China and theAlmendra Dam in Salamanca, Spain. Monitoring thesafety and ensuring thestructural stability ofhydraulic structures has long remained a focal point within hydraulic engineering. Factors affecting thesafety ofhydraulic structures, water pressure, and loading demand meticulous attention. Thestability ofstructures and materials experiences degradation due tohydraulic impact and long-term corrosion, compromising thesafety ofhydraulic structures. Theinability toadequately support and release water during flood season or flooding can result in irreversible damage. Thebook aims tofurnish global civil engineers withcutting-edge research and engineering examples pertaining tothesafety and hydrodynamics ofhydraulic structures, witha particular emphasis ondam safety and inspection. It endeavors toinspire novel insights and research avenues forthereaders and provide some experiences and results fordisciplinary research in this field. Thetopics ofthis book include butare not limited tothefollowing: 1. Structural Safety and Intelligent Monitoring of Dams 2. Study of Hydraulic Soil Stability and Seepage Effects 3. Hydrodynamic Characterization and Flood Control System Construction