The risks due to ground conditions invariably represent the biggest unknowns for any dam construction project. Proportionate to the size and scope of the project a programme of rotary core drilling will usually be undertaken […]
Read moreResistivimeter SYSCAL PRO SWITCH 48 The old earth-dam of Sant Llorenç de Montgai, (Spain) aiming to irrigate and generate power suffers from leakage since its building in the 1930’s. Corrective actions as cement mortar injections […]
Read moreThe Atom Wireless Seismograph is making a name for itself as a reliable tool in the geotechnical industry, where it can be used in ways that traditional seismographs cannot. Traditional seismographs require spread cables that […]
Read moreApril 3 @ 9AM (Pacific): Performance Assessment and Structural Health Monitoring of Large Dams Featuring Dr. André Alegre, Kinemetrics, Inc. We at Kinemetrics are excited to bring another informative webinar to the Kinemetrics Information Series. […]
Read moreCritical infrastructure such as dams must be operational, stable, and in good structural health as they meet the demands of a community or region. However, severe events like earthquakes, floods, or terrorist attacks pose a […]
Read moreThe GSSI 900 MHz antenna is designed for applications requiring shallow penetration down to 1m (3 ft), including void detection, concrete thickness assessment and shallow pipe location. It can also be used for location of […]
Read moreResistivimeter SYSCAL PRO SWITCH 48 As in many other places all over the world, more than 75% of reservoirs in Taiwan are earth dams. Seepage in an earth dam have to be well monitored to […]
Read moreDam safety begins with feasibility studies and continues throughout the life cycle of the dam, including post-construction monitoring and evaluation. A Geometrics seismograph will provide value in several key areas. Hazard Assessment: Feasibility studies include […]
Read moreGSSI’s systems aid in identifying and correcting potential structural problems throughout the lifecycle of a dam. Our systems can collect a large amount of very deep data quickly, allowing for easy monitoring of large structures. […]
Read moreSub-zero temperatures, short daylight hours, low strength materials choc-full of hard, subrounded very hard glacial till – no problem for H2R Senior Driller and Department Manager Tom Carney and Staff Geologist Josh Daily, impressed contractor […]
Read moreDid you know that the instruments you buy from IRIS Instruments can be repaired for life? For years, IRIS Instruments has made it a point of honor to be able to repair most of its […]
Read moreHYDRO 2023 will take place at the Edinburgh International Congress Centre, Edinburgh, Scotland, UK from the 16 – 18 October 2023. You will find Dam Safety Group on BOOTH 298, where they will be represented by […]
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