Introduction
Course Overview
The program provides hydrologic engineering information used in the design, construction and operation of dams and reservoirs.
Course Objectives
The objective of this course is to provide:
- Participants with technical theory and guidelines for the inspection and surveillance of earth and concrete dams.
Course Outcomes
At the end of the training programme, course participants shall be able to:
- Explain the General Aspects of Dam Safety
- Identify the Major Types of Dams
- Explain the Basic Design Considerations
- Work with the Different Instrumentation Types
- Carry Out Dam Inspections
- Maintain and Manage Dam Rehabilitation
- Safely Carry Out Dam Operations
- Carry Out Dam Safety Evaluations
- Generate Dam Safety Evaluation Reports.
Course Outline
- General Aspects of Dam Safety
- Types of Dams
- Basic Design Considerations
- Instrumentation Types
- Guidelines for Inspection
- Maintenance and Rehabilitation of Dams
- Guidelines for Operation
- Dam Safety Evaluations
- Report of Dam Safety Evaluations
Participants' Profile/Target Group
Participant’s profiles or target group are Managers, Engineers, Technologists, Technicians, and other suitably qualified personnel.