1A: Piled Higher and Deeper: Monitoring Sedimentation and Erosion
July 13, 2022
Room 107
Civil Works and Dam Safety
Attend this discussion on the monitoring, assessment and mitigation of sedimentation and erosion. From dams filling with sediment, to operation of hydroelectric power plants and dams with high aggregation of bedload and suspended sediment at intake structures, to regulating minimum flows to prevent erosion, sediment and erosion are concerns for all dams. These presentations discuss issues and solutions for dealing with sedimentation and erosion affecting dams and hydroelectric projects.