Civil Works for Hydroelectric Facilities : Guidelines for the Life Extension Upgrade

Civil Works for Hydroelectric Facilities: Guidelines for Life Extension and Upgrade explores methodologies and techniques for applying rehabilitation engineering to aging hydroelectric infrastructure. This report provides guidelines for life extension and upgrade of hydroelectric works for use by owners, operators, regulators, and engineers considering infrastructure rehabilitation or replacement. Presented by the Hydropower Task Committee of ASCE's Energy Division, this book features relevant case studies that illustrate solutions for improving the performance and extending the service life of civil works of dams and hydroelectric plants.