Guidelines for Instrumentation and Measurements for Monitoring Dam Performance
Guidelines for Instrumentation and Measurements for Monitoring Dam Performance

Author: Task Committee on Instrumentation and Monitoring Dam Performance

Publisher: ASCE Publications

Published: 2000-01-01

Total Pages: 726

ISBN-13: 9780784474907

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Prepared by the Task Committee on Instrumentation and Monitoring Dam Performance of the Hydropower Committee of the Energy Division of ASCE. This report is a handy and comprehensive source of information for dam owners, engineers, and regulators about instrumentation and measurements for monitoring performance of all types of dams. It presents the methodology and process for the selection, measurement instruments and techniques, installation, operation, maintenance, use, and evaluation of instrumentation and measurement systems for dams, appurtenant structures, their foundations, and environment. Topics include: factors affecting dam performance, means and methods of monitoring dam performance, planning and implementation of a monitoring program, data evaluation and reporting, and decision making. Case histories of instrumentation and monitoring programs at specific dams are provided for the reader. Product Review "I highly recommend this comprehensive reference on instrumentation used to evaluate dam performance. All owners, engineers, and regulators of dams should own a copy of this book." ?Fred Sage, Field Branch Chief, California Division of Safety of Dams

Geotechnical Instrumentation for Monitoring Field Performance
Geotechnical Instrumentation for Monitoring Field Performance

Author: John Dunnicliff

Publisher: John Wiley & Sons

Published: 1993-10-06

Total Pages: 602

ISBN-13: 9780471005469

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The first book on the subject written by a practitioner forpractitioners. Geotechnical Instrumentation for Monitoring FieldPerformance Geotechnical Instrumentation for Monitoring FieldPerformance goes far beyond a mere summary of the technicalliterature and manufacturers’ brochures: it guides readersthrough the entire geotechnical instrumentation process, showingthem when to monitor safety and performance, and how to do it well.This comprehensive guide: * Describes the critical steps of planning monitoring programsusing geotechnical instrumentation, including what benefits can beachieved and how construction specifications should bewritten * Describes and evaluates monitoring methods and recommendsinstruments for monitoring groundwater pressure, deformations,total stress in soil, stress change in rock, temperature, and loadand strain in structural members * Offers detailed practical guidelines on instrument calibrations,installation and maintenance, and on the collection, processing,and interpretation of instrumentation data * Describes the role of geotechnical instrumentation during theconstruction and operation phases of civil engineering projects,including braced excavations, embankments on soft ground,embankment dams, excavated and natural slopes, undergroundexcavations, driving piles, and drilled shafts * Provides guidelines throughout the book on the best practices

Earth and Rock-Fill Dams
Earth and Rock-Fill Dams

Author: U. S. Army Corps of Engineers

Publisher:

Published: 2004-10

Total Pages: 0

ISBN-13: 9781410217127

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This manual presents fundamental principles underlying the design and construction of earth and rock-fill dams. The general principles presented herein are also applicable to the design and construction of earth levees.

Regulatory Frameworks for Dam Safety
Regulatory Frameworks for Dam Safety

Author: Alessandro Palmieri

Publisher: World Bank Publications

Published: 2002-10-01

Total Pages: 178

ISBN-13: 0821351915

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"Examines the dam safety regulatory frameworks of 22 countries" and "identifies essential elements, desirable features, and emerging trends for dam safety regulatory frameworks." - cover.

Coal Waste Impoundments
Coal Waste Impoundments

Author: National Research Council

Publisher: National Academies Press

Published: 2002-02-07

Total Pages: 243

ISBN-13: 030908251X

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On October 11, 2000, a breakthrough of Martin County Coal Corporation's coal waste impoundment released 250 million gallons of slurry in near Inez, Kentucky. The 72-acre surface impoundment for coal processing waste materials broke through into a nearby underground coal mine. Although the spill caused no loss of human life, environmental damage was significant, and local water supplies were disrupted. This incident prompted Congress to request the National Research Council to examine ways to reduce the potential for similar accidents in the future. This book covers the engineering practices and standards for coal waste impoundments and ways to evaluate, improve, and monitor them; the accuracy of mine maps and ways to improve surveying and mapping of mines; and alternative technologies for coal slurry disposal and utilization. The book contains advice for multiple audiences, including the Mine Safety and Health Administration, the Office of Surface Mining, and other federal agencies; state and local policymakers and regulators; the coal industry and its consultants; and scientists and engineers.

An Introduction to Embankment Dams
An Introduction to Embankment Dams

Author: J. Paul Guyer, P.E., R.A.

Publisher: Guyer Partners

Published: 2019-07-07

Total Pages: 219

ISBN-13:

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Introductory technical guidance for civil engineers and construction managers interested in soil and rock fill embankment dams. Here is what is discussed; 1. APPURTENANCES AND CONSTRUCTION 2. EMBANKMENT MATERIALS 3. EMBANKMENT DESIGN 4. GENERAL CONSIDERATIONS 5. CONSTRUCTION CONTROL 6. CUTOFF WALLS.

Dam Maintenance and Rehabilitation
Dam Maintenance and Rehabilitation

Author: J.A. Llanos

Publisher: CRC Press

Published: 2002-01-01

Total Pages: 1012

ISBN-13: 9789058095343

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During the life of a dam, changes in safety standards, legislation and land use will inevitably occur, and functional deterioration may also appear. To meet these challenges, these Proceedings from a panel of international experts assess, define and re-evaluate the design criteria for the construction of dams and the many attendant issues in on-going maintenance and management. Authors include international specialists: academics, professionals and those in local government, utilities and suppliers. Practitioners from these same fields will find the book a useful tool in acquiring a comprehensive knowledge of managing and retrofitting dams, so that they can continue to meet society's needs.