Safety Evaluation of Existing Dams Day 1 (March 2012) – MODULES 1-5 – Individual Modules
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Technical Seminar: Safety Evaluation of Existing Dams Day 1 (March 2012) – MODULES 1 TO 5
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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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Hydrometeorology and Hydrology (September 2013) – MODULES 1-5 – Full Course
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Hydrometeorology and Hydrology (September 2013) – MODULES 1 TO 5
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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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Dam Spillways (May 2015) – MODULES 1-4 – Full Course
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Dam Spillways (May 2015) – MODULES 1 TO 4
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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 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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Tailings Dams (May 2014) – MODULES 1-4 – Individual Modules
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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
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Retarding Basin Fundamentals (April 2013) – MODULES 1-4 – Individual Modules
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Retarding Basin Fundamentals (April 2013) – MODULE 1 TO 4
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Retarding basins are becoming increasingly important elements in urban flood planning throughout Australia but it is evident that many basins have not been implemented in line with modern day “risk management” approaches. Accordingly, as part of its Professional Development program, and in advance of its proposed Guideline on Retarding Basins due out in 2014, the Australian National Committee on Large Dams (ANCOLD) is planning a series of seminars across Australia on Retarding Basin Fundamentals. The seminars are being provided to assist basin owners, and their professional staff and advisors, to plan, implement and operate their basins in a safe and effective manner consistent with various Government and “duty of care” obligations.
The one day seminars are being presented by leading dam safety and risk management professionals including:
Richard Rodd- dams consultant with over 40 years experience in dam and basin design, construction, operation and maintenance.
Kelly Maslin – dams consultant with over 15 years experience in dams and risk management.
Norm Himsley – dams consultant and member of NSW Dam Safety Committee with over 40 years experience in dam and basin design, construction, operation and maintenance.
Includes access to the following videos:
- Introduction, Background and Guidelines – Norm Himsley, Richard Rodd and Kelly Maslin 43.37
- Hydrology, Hydraulics and Questions – Norm Himsley, Richard Rodd and Kelly Maslin 41.40
- Geotechnical Investigations – Norm Himsley, Richard Rodd and Kelly Maslin 52.17
- Basic Design Matters – Norm Himsley, Richard Rodd and Kelly Maslin 51.33
- Special Design Matters – Norm Himsley, Richard Rodd and Kelly Maslin 13.32
- Design Case Study – Norm Himsley 22.16
- Construction, Operation and Maintenance plus Emergency – Norm Himsley 38.04
- Case Study – Ornamental Lake Basin and Wrap Up – Norm Himsley, Richard Rodd and Kelly Maslin 29.19
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Dam Safety Emergency Planning (June 2014) – MODULES 1-5 – Individual Modules
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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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