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Abstract
Looking at inexpensive methods for water supply schemes in rural areas of developing countries, this book examines the suitable conditions and economic factors for different types of groundwater dam and describes planning and investigation methods.
Table of Contents
| Section Title | Page | Action | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Title Page | iii | ||
| Copyright Page | iv | ||
| Table of Contents | v | ||
| List of Figures | 63 | ||
| Preface | ix | ||
| Chapter 1: Introduction | 1 | ||
| 1. Definitions | 1 | ||
| 2. Advantages | 4 | ||
| 3. Experience | 4 | ||
| Chapter 2: Physical Conditions | 7 | ||
| 1. Climate | 7 | ||
| 2. Topography | 8 | ||
| 3. Hydrogeology | 11 | ||
| 4. Sediments | 15 | ||
| Chapter 3: User Aspects | 17 | ||
| 1. Water Use Alternatives | 17 | ||
| 2. Organizational Factors | 18 | ||
| 3. Economic Factors | 19 | ||
| Chapter 4: Planning and Investigation Methods | 23 | ||
| 1. Experience from Previous Schemes | 23 | ||
| 2. Suitable Methods | 24 | ||
| Chapter 5: Design and Construction | 27 | ||
| 1. Sub-Surface Dams | 27 | ||
| (a) Earthwork | 27 | ||
| (b) Dam Construction | 28 | ||
| (c) Water Extraction | 32 | ||
| 2. Sand-Storage Dams | 34 | ||
| (a) Water Flow | 34 | ||
| (b) Sedimentation | 35 | ||
| (c) Dam Construction | 36 | ||
| (d) Water Extraction | 39 | ||
| 3. Common Aspects | 41 | ||
| (a) Bedrock Foundation | 41 | ||
| (b) Replenishment of Natural Aquifers | 41 | ||
| (c) Recharge | 42 | ||
| (d) Series of Dams | 42 | ||
| (e) Environmental Impact | 43 | ||
| Chapter 6: Case Histories | 45 | ||
| 1.\r Europe | 45 | ||
| 2.\r Africa | 45 | ||
| (a) Machakos, Kenya | 46 | ||
| (b) Dodoma, Tanzania | 52 | ||
| 3.\r Asia | 54 | ||
| (a) South India | 54 | ||
| 4.\r America | 61 | ||
| List of References | 63 |