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COURSE OBJECTIVES AND OUTLINE
This short course is designed so that engineers and other dam professionals both young and more experienced will better understand the essential ingredients of investigation, design, operation, maintenance and safety for spillways and outlets for new and existing dams and associated upgrades.

While ensuring the basics are properly understood, there will be a strong focus on what is the approaches, issues and risks associated modern dam spillways & outlets requirements – what you need to know, whether a dam owner/manager/operator, consultant, regulator or a professional with a strong interest in dams.

Dam Outlets will look at the other key passage of water passed a dam – outlets. Like spillways it will cover both broad criteria for sound outlets (including intakes) and the specific criteria on the various purposes and types of outlets and in some cases combined with spillways or power generation.  Experience of the presenters and case studies will provide a key input into the issues, risks, environmental aspects (such as thermal and fish passage) and overall safety and best practice design and management of outlets. Importantly the presentation will provide an essential insight into the new ANCOLD guideline on outlets currently being prepared.

Module 1 – Welcome & Closure

• Welcome & Introductions – David Watson 3:00
• Seminar Closure  – David Watson 6:00

Module 2 – General Layout and Design Principles

• Outlets General functions, Key Components & Layouts – Marius Jonker 21:00
• Outlets Designs & Operational Principles – Intake & outlet Works – Marius Jonker 39:00
• Welcome & Introductions – David Watson 3:00
• Seminar Closure – David Watson 6:00

Module 3 – Outlet Design & Operational Principles

• Outlets Designs & Operational Principles – Flow Control  – Glen Hobbs 1:04:00
• Outlets Designs & Operational Principles – Hydraulics – Eric Lesleighter 51:00
• VAG Valves for Bottom Outlets Presentation – Wolfgang Maeck 25:00
• Welcome & Introductions – David Watson 3:00
• Closure – David Watson 6:00

Module 4 – Testing, Inspections, Maintenance & Upgrade

• Outlet Testing, Inspections & Maintenance – Marius Jonker 24:00
• Outlet Testing, Inspections & Maintenance – Glen Hobbs 49:00
• Outlet Rehabilitation, Modernisation & Upgrade – Marius Jonker 20:00
• Outlet Rehabilitation, Modernisation & Upgrade – Glen Hobbs 29:00
• Welcome & Introductions – David Watson 3:00
• Closure – David Watson 6:00

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Module 1 – Welcome & Closure

ANCOLD Convenor, David Watson, Managing Director of Davwil Designs & Management Services

Module 2 – Risk Assessment for Dams – What’s it mean? What is risk? Role, Value & Importance

Shane McGrath, Director of SMG Consulting

• Framework – what it involves (incl. relationship to generic risk,
  dam safety & asset management, standards & tolerability)
• Extent in Australia and Overseas
• ANCOLD guidelines (incl. key current revision changes identified –
• Level of information subject to Shane)
• Other related approaches (incl. major hazard industries)
• Potential future issues

Module 3 – Planning for Risk Assessment

David Watson, Managing Director of Davwil Designs & Management Services

• Relationship to Regulator, Statutory Requirements, Duty of care & Due diligence (incl. aspects such as WH&S potential impacts)
• Relationship to Dam Owner’s Business Planning (incl. dam owner responsibility for dam safety)
• Approaches (incl. influence of Safety Case & WH&S requirements)
• Types/level (incl. individual & portfolio), team role & quality & technical control
• Governing criteria (principally tolerable risk – application & issues)
• Assessment/analysis components (refer ANCOLD Risk Guideline flow chart & brief summary of objective, process & relationships)

Module 4 – Risk Identification Component

Malcolm Barker, Principal Engineer Dams of GHD

• Identification and Assembly of all relevant data
• Hazard & Failure Modes identification
• Failure Modes development (incl. fault & event trees)
• Failure Modes analysis (incl. examples)

Module 5 – Probability Component Approach

Mark Foster , Technical Director – Dams of AECOM

• Identify Load States & Scenarios for failure modes (incl. different approaches and examples)
• Uncertainties

Module 6 – Probability Component (Continued)

Mark Foster , Technical Director – Dams of AECOM

• Key Issues Estimation of Likelihood of failure per failure mode (incl. examples)

Module 7 – Discussion & Close for Day 1

Module 8 – Day 2 – Welcome & Introductions & Brief Recap Day 1

Module 9 – Consequences Component

Peter Hill, Director of Hydrology and Risk Consulting (HARC)

• Approach Identify Failure Scenarios Dam Break & Inundation Mapping (incl. examples)

Module 10 – Consequence Component (Continued 3)

Peter Hill, Director of Hydrology and Risk Consulting (HARC)

• Approach Identify Failure Scenarios Dam Break & Inundation Mapping (incl. examples)

Module 12 – Risk Reduction & Residual Risk Management

Robert Keogh, General Manager, Asset Strategy & Management for SunWater

• Reduction options & adequacy of reduction/remaining residual
• Risk reduction strategies (incl. staging, implementation and investment decision issues)
• Long term risk management (incl. risk assessment review)

Module 13 – Discussion & Close of Short Course

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Dam Safety Emergency Planning (June 2014) – MODULES 1 TO 5 (FULL COURSE)

COURSE OBJECTIVES AND OUTLINE
This short course is designed to provide a comprehensive understanding of all aspects of dam safety emergency planning including developing, using, exercising and reviewing dam safety emergency plans.

It will begin by briefly reaffirming why dam safety emergency plans are needed and then provide a high level overview of legislative requirements for each State.

Critical elements of dam safety emergency planning and plans will be presented in detail. This will be followed by guidance on how to develop and document dam safety emergency plans.
The seminar also includes modules on training operators and emergency responders in the use of dam safety emergency plans and exercising them so that everyone is confident that the plan will work in a genuine emergency.

The presenters will use examples from their experience to illustrate all aspects of dam safety emergency planning and there will be opportunities for delegates to ask questions and share their experiences throughout the day.

Includes access to the following videos:

• Introduction to Dam Safety Emergency Plans – John Tibaldi & Rob Keogh 50:03
• Legislative Framework – Angus Paton & Peter Allen 27:25
• Dam Safety Emergency Plan Critical Elements – Part 1 – Roles and Responsibilities – John Tibaldi 21:10
• Dam Safety Emergency Plan Critical Elements – Part 2 – Emergency Notification, Emergency Incident Triggers and Emergency Incident Actions – John Tibaldi 1:40:38
• Dam Safety Emergency Plan Critical Elements – Part 3 – Dam Failure Inundation Maps, Dam Maps and Plans, and Special Case Considerations – John Tibaldi 29:37
• Dam Safety Emergency Plan Development – Angus Paton 26:42
• Dam Safety Emergency Plan Presentation – Emma Birch 34:56
• Training People to use Dam Safety Emergency Plans – Emma Birch 19:16
• Exercising Dam Safety Emergency Plans – Emma Birch 37:18
• Course Welcome and Opening – Angus Paton 3:40
• Concluding Remarks, Discussion and Close of Day – Angus Paton 9:40
• Tokwe-Mukoshi Dam Wall Slippage on Sunday 9 February 2014 (YouTube) 00:54

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Dam Spillways (May 2015) – MODULES 1 TO 4

Full course

COURSE OBJECTIVES AND OUTLINE
This short course is designed so that engineers and other dam professionals both young and more experienced will better understand the essential ingredients of investigation, design, operation, maintenance and safety for spillways and outlets for new and existing dams and associated upgrades.

While ensuring the basics are properly understood, there will be a strong focus on what is the approaches, issues and risks associated modern dam spillways & outlets requirements – what you need to know, whether a dam owner/manager/operator, consultant, regulator or a professional with a strong interest in dams.

Dam Spillways will look at spillways which are being called upon to handle larger and larger discharges due to revisions to hydrology data, trends in risk evaluation and other issues. It covers both broad criteria for sound spillways (including ungated, gated & fused spillways) and the specific criteria to enable a proper understanding of how and why spillways work or don’t work or what needs to be improved, how to be confident in their operation, how to maintain them and overall make them safe. It will include descriptions of a range of cases – particularly those which have shown a new understanding and respect for large discharges, risks and overall safety and best practice management of spillways.

Includes access to the following videos:

• Spillway Arrangements & Hydrology – Brian Cooper 41:00
• Civil Works – Brian Cooper 1:13:00
• Operations, Surveillance, Monitoring & Review – Brian Cooper 32:00
• Maintenance – Civil Works Requirements & Scheduling – Marius Jonker 9:00
• Spillway Hydraulics Part 1 – Eric Lesleighter 41:00
• Spillway Hydraulics Part 2 – Eric Lesleighter 1:04:00
• Spillway Aerators – Eric Lesleighter 13:00
• Mechanical & Electrical Works – Glen Hobbs 1:00:00
• Inspection, Testing, & Maintenance of Spillway Gates – Glen Hobbs 25:00
• VAG Spillway Gate Presentation – Wolfgang Maeck 21:00
• Welcome & Introductions – David Watson 11:00
• Discussion & Close – David Watson 3:00

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Dam Types, Foundation & Construction (November 2014) – MODULES 1 to 5 (Full Seminar)

COURSE OBJECTIVES AND OUTLINE

This short course is designed to provide sound basic understanding into dam types, foundations and construction, their key issues and considerations including investigations and design and addressing new and existing dams and associated upgrades.

It will begin with looking at all the various types of embankment and concrete dams, their issues and considerations as a lead into choosing or reviewing dam type and associated upgrade including risk assessment, historical performance and basic monitoring for dam safety.

Next foundations types and associated investigations, design and construction key aspects will be covered in view of the importance of this component for both new and existing dams.

To round off basic dam understanding the final sessions will concentrate on preliminary and common construction considerations and in particular construction of embankment and concrete dam walls.

Includes access to the following videos:

• Welcome & Introductions – David Watson 7:51
• Dam Types & Issues – Paul Heinrichs 1:34:18
• Choosing or Reviewing Dam Type – Paul Heinrichs 45:00
• Foundations – Types, Investigations & Design – Malcolm Barker 1:21:11
• Foundations – Preparation & Treatment – Malcolm Barker 40:21
• Constructions – Preliminary/Common Considerations (Part One) – Alan White 48:21
• Constructions – Preliminary/Common Considerations (Part Two) – Alan White 03:22
• Construction of Concrete Dams (Walls) – Tim Griggs (presented by Alan White) 53:10
• Construction of Embankment Dams (Walls) – Alan White 1:01:36
• Discussion & Close of Day – David Watson 3:46

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Hydrometeorology and Hydrology (September 2013) – MODULES 1 TO 5

Full Course   

Guidance for design flood estimation is provided in Australian Rainfall and Runoff. Since the last edition in 1987 there has been development and increasing application of stochastic simulation approaches for design flood estimation. There has been associated improved information and more sophisticated treatment of inputs such as design rainfalls, areal reduction factors, losses, baseflow and initial contents of reservoirs. A significant development has been the recent release of the new IFD estimates from the Bureau of Meteorology. The session will cover improved approaches to design flood estimation such as Mont-Carlo analysis and the characterisation of inputs.

Includes access to the following videos:

• Introduction to Hydrometeorology and Hydrology – David Dole 17:00
• Data – Rainfall and Streamflow – Janice Green 33:49
• Flood Frequency Analysis – Rory Nathan 39:10
• Rainfall-runoff Modelling – Peter Hill 27:47
• Design Rainfalls – Janice Green 44:52
• Simulation Framework – Rory Nathan 29:57
• Design Flood Inputs – Peter Hill 40:33
• Design Flood Inputs (cont.) – Peter Hill 21:30
• Assessing Uncertainty – Rory Nathan 30:50
• Consideration of Climate Change – Janice Green 24:34
• Workshop Welcome – David Dole 6:13
• Summary and Close of Day 1 10:32

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Technical Seminar: Safety Evaluation of Existing Dams Day 1 (March 2012) – MODULES 1 TO 5

Full course   

This seminar emphasizes the importance of periodic evaluation of the safety of existing dams, and provides specific information and guidance on the visual and instrumented monitoring of the various types of dams and their appurtenant structures.  Failure modes analysis is stressed as the basis for an effective and efficient monitoring program.  At the conclusion of the course, attendees will have a thorough understanding of the procedures and techniques essential to carrying out meaningful dam safety evaluations and monitoring, and should be able to apply these principles to improve their own effectiveness and the effectiveness of their dam safety programs.

Includes access to the following videos:

• Lessons from Dam Safety Programs – Chris Danley 1:00:03
• Elements of a Dam Safety Program – Jay Stateler 38:19
• Potential Failure Mode Analysis – Gregg Scott 57:40
• Introduction to Risk– Greg Scott 1:04:47
• Inspection Planning and Documentation – Chris Danley 24:35
• Geologic Considerations in Dam Safety – Gregg Scott 32:45
• Embankment Dam Failure Modes – Jay Stateler 1:30:47

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Technical Seminar: Safety Evaluation of Existing Dams Day 3 – MODULE 1- 4

Full Course

This seminar emphasises the importance of periodic evaluation of the safety of existing dams, and provides specific information and guidance on the visual and instrumented monitoring of the various types of dams and their appurtenant structures.  Failure modes analysis is stressed as the basis for an effective and efficient monitoring program.  At the conclusion of the course, attendees will have a thorough understanding of the procedures and techniques essential to carrying out meaningful dam safety evaluations and monitoring, and should be able to apply these principles to improve their own effectiveness and the effectiveness of their dam safety programs.

Includes access to the following videos:

• Operation and Maintenance Considerations -Chris Danley 25:08
• Inspection of Spillways, Outlet Works, and Mechanical Equipment – Chris Danley 51:08
• Failure Modes Analysis Exercise – Part I. – Gregg Scott 57:30
• Failure Modes Analysis Exercise – Part II. – Gregg Scott 1:18:33
• Evaluation of Facility Emergency Preparedness – Chris Danley 27:59
• Emergency and Special Inspections – Jay Stateler 46:37
• Responding to Dam Incidents – A Case History with Participant Interaction – Jay Stateler 54:14

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Tailings Dams (May 2014) – MODULES 1 to 4 (Full Seminar)

Tailings dams are critical elements in most mine operations throughout Australia but it is evident that many of these dams have not been implemented and sustainably managed in line with modern day “risk management” approaches. This course is being provided to assist tailings dam owners, and their professional staff and advisers to provide up-to-date information on how to plan, implement, operate and sustainably close their dams in a safe and effective manner consistent with various Government and “duty of care” obligations.

Includes access to the following videos:

• Background – Norm Himsley 52:03
• Management Considerations – David Brett 28:49
• Tailings Storage Methods & Deposition Principles – Prof David Williams 1:08:17
• Characterisation & Behaviour of Tailings – Prof David Williams 57:48
• Design – Tailings Storage & Water Management – David Brett 49:18
• Embankment Design – Prof David Williams 53:11
• Construction – Norm Himsley 26:47
• Operational Issues – Norm Himsley 33:25
• Sustainable Closure – David Brett 34:26