Dams and Reservoirs in Evaporites

The book "Dams and Reservoirs in Evaporites" offers comprehensive insights into the challenges posed by evaporites such as gypsum and salt at dam and reservoir sites. It explains that the dissolution and suffusion processes in evaporites are more intense than in carbonates, making them particularly susceptible to problems. In many countries, including China, Germany, Iran, and the USA, dams have faced serious difficulties due to evaporite dissolution issues, leading to the abandonment of some of these structures. The book analyzes various case studies and presents innovative approaches to geotechnical remediation to prevent water intrusion from reservoirs into evaporites. A newly developed chemical method, which has been successfully applied in the field after extensive laboratory investigations, is also introduced.