Download or read book Design of Water-Retaining Structures written by Ian Batty and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 1991 with total page 216 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Presents a cohesive and comprehensive understanding of water-retaining structures' construction in order to build with speed and economy. Contains numerous worldwide examples, many of which are based on existing structures as well as extensive tables related to the analysis of rectangular, circular and conical formations in order to develop good working practice. Also features practical diagrams, computer programs, listings and a useful appendix which covers the analysis of ground-supported open circular concrete tanks.