Topics for Discussion

THE COURSE OBJECTIVES

• Introduction - Process of safety evaluation of damsAction Plan for Restoration" and remedial measures.
• Collection of data and site observations.
• Various distresses in Earth Dams and Gravity Dams.
• Hydrological review - yield and design flood.
• Augmentation of spillway capacity and free board provision.
• Slope stability and strengthening measures for Earthen
• Spill channel (Tail Channel) protection measures.
• Seepage control and uplift reduction in Gravity Dams.
• Spillway and outlet gates.
• Case study
• Instrumentation in dams.
• Sedimentation in dams - remedial measures.
• Dam break analysis and disaster management.
• Energy dissipation arrangements.
• Outlets through Earth Dams and Gravity Dams.
• Operation and maintenance plan and reservoir operation schedule.
• Common omission - investigations, design, construction, O & M.
• Quality assessment and control for Earth and Gravity Dam.