Safety Evaluation of Existing Dams Day 1 (March 2012) – MODULES 1-5 – Full Course
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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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Dambreak & Consequences (September 2013) – MODULES 1-5 – Full Course
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Dambreak & Consequences (September 2013) – MODULES 1 to 5
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An understanding of the consequences of dam failure is essential in dam safety emergency planning and as an input to risk assessment. In recent years there has been significant advances in hydraulic modelling and access to high quality elevation data which has revolutionised dambreak modelling. The advent of risk based approaches has increased the focus on estimating the consequence of dam failure and particularly the potential loss of life. The method developed by the USBR in 1999 has had widespread application in Australia and in recent years a number of more sophisticated simulation approaches have been developed. This session will cover the latest developments in dambreak modelling and the estimation of potential loss of life from dam failure.
This course is designed to present the state of practice on these matters for dam safety risk management. The 2 days are designed for both experienced and less experienced dam owners, regulators and consultants.
Includes access to the following videos:
- Dambreak and Consequence Assessment Overview – Peter Hill 15:41
- Dam Breach Parameters – Grantley Smith 23:22
- Dambreak Modelling – Grantley Smith 38:04
- Concurrent Floods – Peter Hill 22:18
- Loss of Life Case Histories – Wayne Graham 1:25:39
- Guidance in Estimating Loss of Life – Wayne Graham 58:52
- Recent Developments in Estimating Loss of Life – Simon Lang 50:24
- Severity of Damage and Loss (Economic, Social and Environmental Consequences) – Simon Lang 16:09
- Severity of Damage and Loss (Economic, Social and Environmental Consequences) – Wayne Graham 18:31
- Welcome and Introductions – Robert James 10:35
- Summary and Close of Workshop – Robert James 10:25
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Dam Outlets (May 2015) – MODULES 1-4 – Individual Modules
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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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Dam Types, Foundation & Construction (November 2014) – MODULES 1-5 – Full Seminar
Learn moreDam 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 1-5 – 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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Retarding Basin Fundamentals (April 2013) – MODULES 1-4 – Full course
Learn moreRetarding 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