Dams and Civil Structures

摘要

Dams serve as the lifeblood of communities and cities, helping to provide water for commercial and domestic use, irrigate agricultural land, and provide fuel for hydroelectric facilities. Advancement occurs every day in the design, construction and operation of dams and associated civil structures. In this article, we remind readers of the important roles dams play throughout the world, as well as provide a glimpse of some of the critical topics that are top-of-mind among the world's top civil experts.