Design Manual for Torrent Correction and Sediment Retention Structures

By: Franco Morassutti F., Gian

This comprehensive manual is a vital reference for engineers, researchers, and professionals working in hydraulic and civil engineering, especially those focused on torrent control and sediment management. Drawing from decades of practical experience and in-depth academic knowledge, author Gian Franco Morassutti presents a clear and methodical guide to the design, calculation, and implementation of torrent correction and sediment retention structures.

Structured in ten thorough chapters and supported by real-world case studies, detailed illustrations, and practical examples, the manual covers topics ranging from the dynamics of torrential flows to sediment transport, dam design, and structural stability. Inspired by significant hydrological events like the catastrophic 1999 Vargas disaster in Venezuela, this work offers not only technical precision but also a deep human perspective rooted in the author's personal commitment to disaster mitigation and community safety.

Whether you are designing in mountainous terrain or studying risk mitigation, this second edition offers essential knowledge for safer, sustainable hydraulic engineering solutions.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: B0GWLXTQTP
• ISBN13: 9798295652325
• Release Date: February 2026
• Publisher: American Books Publisher
• Length: 476 Pages
• Weight: 3.05 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.1" x 8.5" x 11.0"