The Science of Dams: The Untold Secrets of Gigantic Structures" to be published.

Friday, October 26, 2012

In recent years, many "dam books" have been published for enthusiasts. Masaki Hagiwara's "dam"Dam 2 (dum-dum)", by Saki Miyajima.dam mania"Dam Card CompendiumThis time, however, the book is written by "dam professionals" who have been involved in the construction, operation, and management of dams.

The "dam professionals" are the Kinki/Chubu Working Group of the Japan Society of Dam Engineering, led by Professor Tetsuya Kaku of the Disaster Prevention Research Institute, Kyoto University.

Dams tend to be exposed to negative views, starting with the declaration to abandon dams, but it seems that the book will explain the basics and history of dams, cutting-edge technology, operation and management, and environmental measures from the perspective of a "dam professional. This book should be read by those who have only heard negative opinions and have a short-sighted view that "dams = evil.

In addition to the aforementioned Masaki Hagiwara and Saki Miyajima, Yajaku also contributed to the book. Dam fans have probably already pre-ordered the book, but those who haven't should do so now!

The following information is quoted from the publisher and other sources.

isbn: 978-4-7973-6201-5
Size: New book/full color
Number of pages: 224
Price: 1,000 yen (tax included)
Publication date: Nov. 16, 2012
Purchase:Amazon

Uncovering the Unknown Secrets of the Supergiant Building

Dams reduce floods and water shortages and generate renewable hydroelectric energy. This book covers dams in Japan and around the world, explaining the basics and history of dams, state-of-the-art technology, operation and management, and environmental measures.
Our country is characterized by mountains and heavy rainfall. The rain that falls quickly flows into the low plains and out to the sea. This causes floods when it rains heavily and water shortages when it does not. Dams play a major role in alleviating these problems. Dams also generate renewable hydroelectric energy from the circulation of water, a blessing from the sun. This book covers dams in Japan and around the world, explaining the basics and history of dams, state-of-the-art technology, operation and management, and environmental measures.

■ Table of Contents:
Chapter 1 What is a Dam?
Chapter 2: History of Dams
Chapter 3: Dam Basics and Characteristics
Chapter 4: Cutting-Edge Dam Technology
Chapter 5 Dam Operation and Maintenance
Chapter 6: Dams and the Environment
Chapter 7: New Form of Dam

Author Details

Japan Society of Dam Engineering Kinki/Chubu Working Group

Leader
Tetsuya Kado (Disaster Prevention Research Institute, Kyoto University)

Members
Hidenori Ishii (Hydraulic Engineering & Steel Structures Group, New Jec Corporation)
Takashi Ishizaka (Water Engineering Department, General Business Division, Yachiyo Engineering Co.)
Masayuki Kashiwayanagi (Chigasaki Research Laboratory, Technology Development Department, Power Development Co.)
Akihiro Kanayama (Kawakami Dam Construction Site, Japan Water Agency)
Hideaki Kawasaki (Faculty of Science and Engineering, Yamaguchi University)
Hirotaka Kono (Graduate School of Engineering, Kyoto University)
Kiyoshi Kishida (Graduate School of Engineering, Kyoto University)
Seiji Kishida (Kajima Corporation)
Hideya Suzuki (Civil Engineering & Construction Department, Power Generation Division, Chubu Electric Power Co.)
Motoharu Sekizawa (Kansai Branch Office, Japan Water Agency)
Osamu Takeda (Dam Department, Osaka Head Office, Construction Technology Research Institute Co.)
Takashi Tada (Civil Engineering Group, Kansai Electric Power Co.)
Jinichi Nakamura (Former River Department, Kinki Regional Development Bureau, Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism)
Hiroyuki Hayashi (Okumura Corporation)
Soichi Fujiwara (Obayashi Corporation)
Hitoshi Miura (Taisei Corporation)
Koji Michioku (Graduate School of Engineering, Kobe University)
Shigeo Yasuda (Disaster Prevention Research Institute, Kyoto University)
Hiroshi Yamauchi (Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism, Chubu Regional Development Bureau, River Department)
Shinji Yoshinouchi (Shimizu Corporation)
(in alphabetical order)