...Peter J. Mason The inspection of concrete dams, generally on rock or other hard foundations, requires the understanding and interpretation of visual signals and often small movements and behavioural changes. The visual signals may be cracks or perhaps seepages. Behavioural changes may be signalled...

...Denis Krutov For new dams on rock foundations, it may be feasible to review sliding safety under a very stringent rules approach. However, the task of identifying the most stringent standard is not always straightforward, as different approaches are seen to apply different criteria, with different...

... cutoff through foundation strata to prevent internal erosion. Such strata often involve alluvial or terrace deposits, which are of variable composition and lithology. The authors will describe the considerations that affect the decision as to when a positive cutoff such as sheet piles, or a bentonite...

.... The second part presents some views on the development of our current reservoir inspection practice, which may be helpful in the light of the reducing numbers of all reservoirs panel engineers. dams, barrages & reservoirs earth dams foundations Figure 6. Sembrong dam – foundation...