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Classroom and Webinar Schedule Registration Information
Who should attend? ASDSO’s mission is to advance and improve the safety of dams by supporting the dam safety community and state dam safety programs, raising awareness of dam safety issues, facilitating cooperation, providing a forum for the exchange
State and Federal Dam Safety Officials Civil, Geotechnical, Environmental, and Structural Engineers
of information, representing dam safety interests before governments, providing outreach programs, and creating a
Levee Safety Professionals
unified community of dam safety advocates. As part of its strategic mission, ASDSO administers a robust Technical Training Program consisting of a wide range of educational and networking opportunities. Throughout this catalog you will learn more about the numerous offerings
Scientists and Technicians Dam Owners & Operators Service and Product Suppliers
and settings through which you can participate in the ASDSO Training Program.
Engineering Consultants Emergency Managers Academic Professors and Researchers Students Hydrologists/Geologists
ASDSO 2016 Conferences: ASDSO Conferences include the Dam Safety national conference, held each September, and one regional conference held each spring. Conferences provide attendees with the opportunity to participate in technical and non-technical educational sessions conducted by peers and experts in a variety of dam safety related fields. Additional activities such as the exhibit shows, field trips, and roundtable discussions provide valuable networking, problem solving, and technology transfer opportunities.
ASDSO’s vision is a future where all dams are safe.
Dam Safety 2016 September 11-15, 2016 Pennsylvania Convention Center Philadelphia, PA Dam Safety 2016 is one of the leading conferences in the United States dedicated to dam and levee safety engineering and technology transfer. If you would like to present at Dam Safety 2016 the Call for Abstracts is open through February 9. Registration opens in the spring of 2016. Visit www.DamSafety.org for more information.
2016 West Regional Conference Engineering for Extremes: Seismic Design for Dams in the Western U.S. March 9-11, 2016 Sacramento Convention Center Sacramento, CA Engineering for Extremes: Seismic Design for Dams in the Western U.S. will focus on the state of the practice and explore the state of the art for seismic design of dams in the western United States. From the aspiring professional to the seasoned engineer, this specialty conference will provide something for everyone by sharing the expertise and experience of internationally recognized seismic design and dam engineering experts. Full Conference registration rates start at $475 for members and $525 for non-members who register prior to February 24th. Additional registration rates, agenda details and more can be found at www.DamSafety.org.
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ASDSO’s Core Classroom Courses ASDSO’s Technical Training Committee developed a list of 12 core courses which are viewed as essential in providing an engineer with a well-rounded knowledge of dams. These topics were identified as top priority among the many areas of expertise listed in the ASDSO Program of Study. These core courses are offered on a regular basis (biennially) by ASDSO. Plans and Specs Review. Combined and taught together with the topic “Construction Inspections” (2017) Dam Failure Incidents and Lessons Learned (2017) Interactive Preparedness & Emergency Action Planning for Dams (2017) Soil Mechanics for Dam Safety (2017) Slope Stability Analysis of Embankment Dams (2016) Seepage for Earth Dams (2016) HEC-HMS (2017) Basic HEC-RAS with an Intro to HEC-RAS 2D (2016) Inspection and Assessment of Dams (2016) Construction Inspections for Dams & Ancillary Structures. Combined and taught together with the topic “Plans and Specs Review” (2017) Fundamentals of Reinforced Concrete Design for Hydraulic Structures (2016) Conduits, Valves & Gates (2017) Since it is recognized that many topics are addressed by non-ASDSO sponsored training, these other opportunities are catalogued in the website’s Training Calendar. Visit www. damsafety.org to view the Training Calendar and the Technical Resource Center. Search by technical topic to find tools and training relevant to dam safety. 2
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Registration Information Continuing Education Participation in ASDSO’s classroom training seminars meets the continuing professional education requirements for most state licensing boards. ASDSO is not an approved provider for New York continuing professional education, but will apply for accreditation for each of the 2016 training events. Watch the ASDSO website for announcements regarding the potential approval of seminars and webinars for New York licensees. Forms for the documentation of PDH credits are provided to all registered attendees by the instructors. Fill in the number of hours in attendance, complete the participant’s information section, and retain for your records, or submit, along with a copy of the seminar agenda, to the organization you belong to that requires such notification. Please do not return the PDH form to ASDSO.
Substitutions, Cancellations, and Refunds If a registered participant is unable to attend, substitutions are acceptable. Please contact ASDSO at (859) 550-2788 or info@damsafety.org prior to the seminar to confirm availability. The difference will be charged if the substitute registrant is not eligible for the member registration discount. To receive a refund, notice of cancellation must be received by ASDSO one week prior to the start of the seminar. All refunds are subject to a $75 processing fee. After the one week cutoff, registration fees are not refundable. No-shows will not be refunded.
More Information Visit www.damsafety.org for complete seminar agendas, instructor bios, and additional details on the training opportunities listed in this booklet. If you have questions, please call ASDSO at (859) 550-2788 or email your inquiry to info@damsafety.org
ASDSO and Save If you are not currently an ASDSO member, or have not renewed your membership for 2016, please include your dues payment in order to receive the member discount on seminar fees. Member Category
Annual Dues *Prior to July 1, 2016
Annual Dues *After July 1, 2016
Associate (govt. employee)
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Affiliate Individual (private sector)
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Affiliate Company
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Affiliate Company Employee
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Student
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Senior
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Sustaining Member
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*Membership rates increase slightly on July 1, 2016. Join or renew prior to July 1, 2016 and save!
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Classroom Seminars
ASDSO Technical Seminars offer participants in-depth study in specific dam-related topics. A complete calendar of ASDSO training and details on the 2016 classroom seminars are listed in this booklet and online at www.DamSafety.org.
Basic HEC-RAS with an Intro to HEC-RAS 2D February 23-26, 2016
4. An understanding of 1D/2D unsteady flow modeling with HECRAS
Black Canyon Conference Center 9440 N. 25th Ave., Phoenix, AZ 85021 Member Rate: $850.00 Non-Member Rate: $950.00 Late Fee Date (begins on) February 10, 2016 PDHs Available: 29.5
5. An understanding of how to use 2D flow areas within HEC-RAS
Description: This course is a three-day introduction of HEC-RAS and a one-day introduction to HEC-RAS 2D, with applications to dam safety. The first three days provide hands on opportunity to use the program and resolve specific questions. The objective of this part of the course is to review the basic principles of open channel hydraulics as they relate to the natural stream environment with application to dam safety. Bridges, culverts and in-line structures will be discussed and both steady and unsteady flow modeling will be explored. HEC-RAS 2D represents the most significant advancement of HEC-RAS in the last decade and includes many new features that will allow users to more accurately and more efficiently map the consequences of potential dam failures for hazard classification and emergency action planning. The goal of the fourth day presentation is to instruct students on the basic capabilities of the HEC-RAS 2D model. Due to the limited time available in this segment, detailed instruction on how to develop a new 2D model is not provided. Students will become familiar with the data requirements and general process of 2D modeling and will have the opportunity to explore a simple 2D model. What are five takeaways an attendee will receive from this course? 1. The ability to apply the principles of HEC-RAS to model a dam break 2. The ability to identify the data requirements for modeling and create appropriate files for HEC-RAS 3. The ability to develop appropriate boundary conditions and to extract and analyze hydraulic output
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Instructors Arthur C. Miller, Ph.D., P.E., Science Practice Leader, AECOM Amanda J. Hess, P.E., CFM, H & H Group Manager, Gannett Fleming, Inc.
Fundamentals of Reinforced Concrete Design of Hydraulic Structures March 29-31, 2016 Mt. Washington Conference Center 5801 Smith Avenue, Suite 1100, Baltimore, MD 21209 Member Rate: $850.00 Non-Member Rate: $950.00 Late Fee Date (begins on) March 15, 2016 PDHs Available: 20 Description: This course is intended as an introductory course for persons who have at least one course in reinforced concrete design. The course will provide a thorough overview of the fundamentals of specifying the fresh and hardened properties of concrete mixes; the review of applicable codes for concrete hydraulic structures; the design philosophy and methodology of reinforced concrete hydraulic structures; and issues associated with the construction process. The course will include actual design examples of frequently used hydraulic structures utilizing current design codes and guidelines that are focused on reducing cracking, limiting deflections, increasing durability, and decreasing permeability. What are five takeaways an attendee will receive from this course? 1. Understand what influences the fresh and hardened properties of reinforced concrete 2. Learn the design codes and loadings unique to the design of hydraulic structures
Classroom Seminars 3. Learn how to make your hydraulic structure more durable and resistant to degradation 4. Be able to review concrete design reports, specifications and drawings of non-complex structures for errors and omissions
What are five takeaways an attendee will receive from this course? 1. Why understanding seepage mechanisms in earth dams are important to dam safety
5. Review construction means and methods affecting the performance of hydraulic structures
2. Principles and characteristics of seepage related to embankment dams, including review of potential seepage-related failure modes and their common initiators or triggers
Instructors
3. Computational methods for evaluating seepage
Randall P. Bass, P.E., Principal, Schnabel Engineering James R. Crowder, P.E., Senior Associate, Schnabel Engineering John P. Harrison, P.E., Principal, Schnabel Engineering
Seepage Through Earthen Dams April 26-28, 2016 103 West Paces Ferry Road NW, Atlanta, GA 30305 Member Rate: $850.00 Non-Member Rate: $950.00 Late Fee Date (begins on) April 13, 2016 PDHs Available: 18 Description: This 2.5-day course is designed to be a participatory, interactive workshop, which will cover the basic elements required to understand and evaluate seepage-related issues for earth dams. The first day begins with providing an understanding of why seepage mechanisms in earth dams are important to dam safety. Discussions of principles and characteristics of seepage related to embankment dams, various modes of seepage, and computational methods for evaluating seepage will then be presented. The second day focuses on methods of investigating, controlling, and remediating dam seepage. Hands-on exercises will represent real-world, practical applications pertinent to the attendees. The final half day will include a hands-on session of the SEEP/W computer program to demonstrate computational analysis of a hypothetical seepage scenario.
4. Understanding theory, application, and design of filters 5. Methods of investigating, monitoring, controlling, and remediating seepage problems in existing dams using case histories and hands-on exercises to enforce understanding of practical applications Instructors John France, P.E., Dams and Hydropower Technical Practice Network National Leader, AECOM John Cyganiewicz, P.E., Cyganiewicz Geotechnical, LLC. Jim Talbot, P.E. Jennifer Williams, P.E., Project Manager, AECOM
Interested in adding the materials from a Classroom Seminar to your educational library? Watch the ASDSO Bookstore after each course to purchase the seminar materials (see pages 13-15).
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Classroom Seminars Inspection and Assessments of Dams May 25-27, 2016
Stability Analysis of Embankment Dams June 28-30, 2016
Scott Conference Center 6450 Pine St., Omaha, NE 68106 Member Rate: $850.00 Non-Member Rate: $950.00 Late Fee Date (begins on) May 11, 2016 PDHs Available: 24
Commons Learning Center/J.J.Pickle Research Campus, University of Texas at Austin 10100 Burnet Road, Austin, TX 78758 Member Rate: $850.00 Non-Member Rate: $950.00 Late Fee Date (begins on) June 15, 2016 PDHs Available: 26
Description: This seminar provides comprehensive instruction in inspection and evaluation techniques for dams. The principles, concepts and procedures taught will be readily adaptable to any organization conducting dam inspections and evaluating their compliance with current design standards. Participants learn about a variety of dam types and their appurtenances, the function of typical dam features, and common dam failure modes and the conditions that can lead to these failure modes. Actual dam failure cases will be presented. Public safety, security, and liability will also be discussed along with approaches to responding to dam incidents.
Description: This course provides broad coverage of stability analysis for embankment dams. Topics addressed in the course include soil stress-strain behavior, shear strength selection, field and laboratory testing methods, slope stability analysis methods, slope stability analysis loading cases, seepage as related to stability analysis, and seepage rehabilitation methods. The course includes several exercises to reinforce the information presented in lectures, as well as two optional evening sessions providing opportunities for hands-on experience with a commonly used slope stability computer program.
What are five takeaways an attendee will receive from this course?
What are five takeaways an attendee will receive from this course?
1. Historical perspective of dam construction methods for various dam types
1. An understanding of the importance of slope stability in dam safety, and the basic theoretical principles supporting slope stability analysis methods
2. Common failure modes associated with various dam types 3. Understanding of standards for maintaining dams 4. Techniques for performing a comprehensive dam inspection 5. Awareness of emerging issues related to inspection and assessment of dams
2. An understanding of the significance of adequate subsurface characterization and shear strength property selection 3. An understanding of soil stress-strain behavior and its relationship to shear strength
Instructors
4. An understanding of how to select shear strength parameters from field and laboratory data
Paul G. Schweiger, P.E., Vice President, Gannett Fleming, Inc.
5. An understanding of slope stability rehabilitation measures
Dean B. Durkee, Ph.D., P.E., Vice President, Gannett Fleming, Inc.
Instructors
Gene Peters, President, Performance Plus
John W. France, P.E., Dams and Hydropower Technical Practice Network National Leader, AECOM Christina Winckler, P.E., Project Manager, AECOM John Rice, Ph.D., P.E., Professor, Utah State University
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Classroom Seminars Inspection and Assessments of Dams October 11-13, 2016 Crown Plaza White Plains-Downtown 66 Hale Ave, White Plains, NY 10601 Member Rate: $850.00 Non-Member Rate: $950.00 Late Fee Date (begins on) September 27, 2016 PDHs Available: 24 Description: This seminar provides comprehensive instruction in inspection and evaluation techniques for dams. The principles, concepts and procedures taught will be readily adaptable to any organization conducting dam inspections and evaluating their compliance with current design standards. Participants learn about a variety of dam types and their appurtenances, the function of typical dam features, and common dam failure modes and the conditions that can lead to these failure modes. Actual dam failure cases will be presented. Public safety, security, and liability will also be discussed along with approaches to responding to dam incidents.
What are five takeaways an attendee will receive from this course? 1. Historical perspective of dam construction methods for various dam types 2. Common failure modes associated with various dam types 3. Understanding of standards for maintaining dams 4. Techniques for performing a comprehensive dam inspection 5. Awareness of emerging issues related to inspection and assessment of dams Instructors Paul G. Schweiger, P.E., Vice President, Gannett Fleming, Inc. Dean B. Durkee, Ph.D., P.E., Vice President, Gannett Fleming, Inc. Gene Peters, President, Performance Plus
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Webinars
ASDSO’s distance training program features a series of monthly webinars conducted by experts in a variety of dam safety topics. Live broadcasts are generally scheduled for the second Tuesday of each calendar month (except September) and all webinars are archived for on-demand viewing after the broadcast. Alternatively, the presentations can be purchased in CD format from ASDSO’s on-line Bookstore (PDHs are not included with the CD).
Intro to the Application of 2D Modeling for Dam and Levee Safety January 12, 2016 Registration: $130.00 PDHs Available: 2 Description: Recent improvements in the computational capacity of computers and in the availability of high-quality terrain data have allowed 2D hydraulic models to become highly valuable tools in dam and levee safety analyses. Today, there are several free and commercially-available 2D models on the market. This webinar will provide a background on 2D hydraulic modeling theory, identify steps to set up a 2D model, describe important specifications for 2D models, and summarize features available in 2D models. Applications of 2D models for dam and levee safety will be highlighted. Instructors Amanda J. Hess, P.E., H & H Group Manager, Gannett Fleming, Inc. Benjamin P. Israel-Devadason, P.E., Senior Hydrologic and Hydraulic Engineer, Gannett Fleming, Inc.
Dam Safety with 3D Spillway Weirs February 9, 2016 Registration: $130.00 PDHs Available: 2 Description: Inadequate spillway capacity, significant hydrologic loadings on embankments and structures, and operation and maintenance are common dam safety issues, instigating the need for risk-reduction measures and/or rehabilitation. 3D weirs, or weirs with a crest length greater than the spillway width, are a particularly efficient approach to reduce these concerns. These weirs are also commonly used in new dams and may be useful as levee spillways. Examples of 3D weirs include: arched or curved weirs, box-inlet drop spillways, labyrinth and piano-key weirs, and labyrinth fuse gates. Because of their hydraulic performance and site-adaptive geometries, these types of weirs are of increasing interest to those involved in dam safety, including practitioners, researchers, regulators, and dam owners.
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Registration: $130.00 PDHs Available: 2 Description: During the last 10 years, there have been unparalleled levels of activity in dam and levee foundation remediation. This has been triggered mainly by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers’ evaluation of their dam and levee portfolio following the disastrous flooding of New Orleans and surrounding areas in 2005. Remedial diaphragms walls have been in installed in dams in the US since 1975 when Wolf Creek Dam, in Kentucky, was repaired for the first time. Since then, there are approximately 30 case histories that can be reviewed, up to the present day. This webinar reviews the different methods used to create foundation cutoff walls by methods other than grouting alone. A distinction is drawn between Category 1 walls (which are “excavate and replace”) and Category 2 walls (which are “mixed in place”).
Instructors Brian M. Crookston, Ph.D., P.E., Project Engineer, Schnabel Engineering Gregory S. Paxson, P.E., Principal, Schnabel Engineering
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Remedial Cutoff Walls for Dams and Levees March 8, 2016
Instructor Donald A. Bruce, Ph.D., President, Geosystems, L.P.
Webinars Spillway Conduits - More Than Just a Pipe Through the Dam April 12, 2016
Strength Selection for Static Slope Stability Analysis May 10, 2016
Cracking and Hydraulic Fracturing in Embankment Dams and Levees June 14, 2016
Registration: $130.00 PDHs Available: 2
Registration: $130.00 PDHs Available: 2
Registration: $130.00 PDHs Available: 2
Description: Low-level conduits (pipes) through the base of a dam are the most common spillway for small earthen embankment structures. However, the discontinuity caused by the presence of the conduit creates numerous issues that must be addressed during the design and construction of the low-level pipe. This short course will present general design and construction related issues that dam engineers and owners should be aware of when considering a low-level conduit in their earthen embankment structure. Seepage control, structural integrity, and material life expectancy will be discussed. In addition, the course will also discuss issues that occur after the impoundment is filled, items that need to be observed/monitored, and possible remedial actions once a deficiency is documented.
Description: This webinar will provide practical guidance on the selection of soil shear strength parameters for static slope stability analysis. Topics covered include: stress-strain behaviors of cohesionless and cohesive soils and their relationships to strength selection; drained and undrained strengths and their application in stability analysis; the differences between effective stress and total stress analysis methods; loading cases for stability analysis and appropriate strength selection for each case; methods for selection of strength parameters from field and laboratory data.
Description: Cracks are likely to develop in most embankment dams and levees, and not just in those that are poorly constructed. This course will present some of the common conditions that can lead to adverse geostatic stress conditions, cracking, and hydraulic fracturing in embankments. Case histories are used to illustrate various crack-forming mechanisms and potential failure modes associated with embankment cracking. The need for caution when considering drilling in the core of a dam is discussed. The course will review practical design measures that can be implemented to defend against internal erosion that is associated with the inevitable formation of cracks in dams and levees.
Instructor
Christina J. Winckler, P.E., Project Manager, AECOM
Joseph S. Monroe, P.E., Principal, Schnabel Engineering
Instructors John W. France, P.E., Dams and Hydropower Technical Practice Network National Leader, AECOM
Instructor Debora J. Miller, Ph.D., P.E., President, Miller Geotechnical Consultants
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Webinars Three-Dimensional Influences on Seepage Safety and Development of Seepage Failure Modes July 12, 2016
The Application of Geophysics in the Design, Construction and Operation of Dams August 9, 2016
Registration: $130.00 PDHs Available: 2
Registration: $130.00 PDHs Available: 2
Description: This webinar will present the results of 2D and 3D numerical evaluations of seepage conditions around a developing piping defect. An updated model similar to the first 3D numerical model performed at the University of Florida beginning in about 1980 (Townsend, 1981) will be presented to illustrate the importance of 3D influences on estimated seepage gradients, seepage flows and the evaluation of potential internal erosion potential failure modes.
Description: Understanding groundwater conditions, flow pathways, and seepage around and below dams is essential to remediate any conditions that may impact long-term stability, integrity, and operation of dam structures and reservoirs. Electrical resistivity imaging (ERI) and spontaneous potential (SP) surveys are primarily used to characterize subsurface geology, identify potential fractures or karst features, and locate seepage pathways beneath dam structures. We will provide an introduction to how these standard and widely-accepted geophysical methods work and how they are used to characterize subsurface structures beneath dam structures.
The updated numerical models were developed using the computer code SVFlux. One of the benefits of this program is an automatic remeshing routine that provides for more accurate estimation of seepage gradients in areas of seepage concentration such as at a discharge defect (influence on initiation processes), or as a pipe continues (progresses) in an upstream direction toward the reservoir or water source. A simplified method of estimating 3D influences on gradients and flow quantities will be presented that will allow practitioners to evaluate a number of different shapes and sizes of dam and levees. Instructor Keith A. Ferguson, P.E., Vice President, HDR, Inc.
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Instructors Robert K. Davis, P.G., Senior Geophysicist, Golder Associates Inc. Brent B. Waters, P.G., Senior Hydogeologist, Golder Associates Inc.
Hydrologic Hazards - Estimating Probabilities of Extreme Floods October 11, 2016 Registration: $130.00 PDHs Available: 2 Description: TBA. Check www.DamSafety.org for more information. Instructor John F. England, Jr., Ph.D., P.E., Hydrologic Hazards Lead, US Army Corps of Engineers Risk Management Center
Webinars Intro to Tailings Dam and Coal Ash Impoundment Design, Construction and Monitoring: What Can Go Wrong November 8, 2016
An Introduction to Decommissioning Dams December 13, 2016
Registration: $130.00 PDHs Available: 2
Description: As dams deteriorate, or as their purpose and benefits diminish, there may come a time when the appropriate action is to decommission the dam. For some dams, this can be a very simple, rapid and inexpensive undertaking. For other dams, it can be a very complex and costly process, requiring years to accomplish. The purpose of this webinar is to provide an overview of recent trends in dam decommissioning in the United States with an emphasis on the engineering and design aspects
Description: TBA. Check www.DamSafety.org for more information. Instructor Richard R. Davidson, P.E., Senior Principal and Vice President, AECOM
Registration: $130.00 PDHs Available: 2
of dam decommissioning. Distinctions will be made between decommissioning run-of-the-river dams versus traditional storage dams, high and significant hazard dams versus low hazard dams, concrete and masonry dams versus embankment dams, and large dams versus small dams. Reservoir sediment issues and management strategies will also be presented and discussed. The webinar will include many examples of decommissioned dams and provide participants with key references and best practice documents for dam decommissioning. Instructor Paul G. Schweiger, P.E., Vice President, Gannett Fleming, Inc.
Unable to make the live webinar? Each webinar is available shortly after the live airing either On-Demand or in CD format. Visit DamSafety.org to learn more.
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ASDSO Training Products ASDSO maintains a comprehensive store complete with webinar CDs, Technical Seminar materials, conference proceedings, archives of the Journal of Dam Safety, tools for dam owners, downloadable conference papers, ASDSO merchandise and more! The following items are a sample of what you can find at www.DamSafety.org. 13
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Classroom Seminar Materials HEC-HMS (2015) Item #: 1066-1400 Member Price: $72 Materials provide practical knowledge of methods for simulation of runoff from storm rainfall. The methods covered relate to the processing of historical and hypothetical (design-storm) rainfall data; estimation of losses (infiltration); transformation of rainfall excess to direct runoff with unit hydrographs; routing of flood waves; calibration of model parameters; and modeling of runoff from watersheds. Experience will be gained in applying the methods with the program Hydrologic Modeling System (HEC-HMS). CD contains all lectures, as well as copies of the workshop exercises that were performed during the course and their solutions. The latest versions of HEC-HMS and the HEC-DSSVue are also included on the CD. Interactive Preparedness: Emergency Action Planning for Dam and Levee Safety - CD (2015) Item #: 10651-2200 Member Price: $72 Course material covers the basic elements and knowledge required to prepare, implement, update, and review effective EAPs that will mesh with the constantly changing emergency management community. Material is structured to answer the following key questions: • Why are EAPs important? • What are the important components of an effective EAP? • How do you develop, update, and test an EAP? CD includes a reference section with state responses on EAP requirements, table of EAP guidelines by state, sample EAP formats, links to EAP websites, Colorado dam safety manual, technical papers, and updated EAP guidelines. Also includes PDF of participant binder with presentations from Day 1 and 2, EAP reviewer’s checklist, exercise materials, and a NRCS sample EAP.
Dam Failures and Lessons Learned - CD (2015) Item #: 1066-1000 Member Price: $72 This material provides instruction on common failure modes for most types of dams and levees with primary emphasis on dams. The principles, concepts and design standards taught are applicable to anyone conducting inspections, performing assessments, conducting risk analyses, or involved in the design of a dam or levee project. Content covers potential failure modes, conditions that can lead to these failure modes, approaches to responding to dam and levee failure modes to avert failures, and defensive design details or modifications for dams and levees to increase their resistance to various failure modes. These lessons learned are illustrated using numerous case histories from dam and levee failures and incidents. CD includes FEMA, USACE, USBR, and NRCS references, seminar presentation, TADS pdfs and videos, and more. Plans & Specifications Review/Construction Inspections for Dams & Ancillary Structures CD (2015) Item #: 1066-1200 Member Price: $72 This material focuses on 1) The design review for dam and levee safety, including what is important and how to avoid getting side-tracked by non-safety related issues, and 2) What to look for in construction inspection and addressing unexpected conditions. CD includes PDFs of PowerPoint presentations from student binders, including: Session 1 – Introduction and Course Overview; Session 2 – Plans and Specifications Review; Session 3 – The Plans; Session 4 – The Specifications; Session 5 – Example Checklists/ Open Discussions; Reference Information: Tab A – Example Plans for Workshop; Tab B – Standards and “Or Equal” Workshop; Tab C – Example Checklist; Tab D – Example State Checklists; Tab E – Colorado Project Review Guide; Tab F – Design Review Recommended Reading; and Tab G – Design Review Reference List.
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Classroom Seminar Materials Conduits, Gates, and Valves at Dams - CD (2015) Item #: 1066-1300 Member Price: $72 The objective of this material is to provide a general understanding of conduits, valves and gates in the context of the operation, maintenance and design of dams and dam safety. Emphasis is placed on issues related to the design, construction, and performance of conduits, values, and gate types commonly used at dams. Case histories and practical exercises are used to enhance learning of the following topics: • • • • • •
Purposes and features of conduits, valves, and gates at dams Review of common materials Design standards and design considerations Operation and control Performance issues Maintenance and rehabilitation
CD includes: Participant binder (pdf); insitu animations and documents; valve/jet flow animations and documents; sample inspection reports; Bureau of Reclamation studies; FEMA manuals; USACE manuals; and more. Soil Mechanics for Earth Dam Design and Analysis - CD (2015) Item #: 1066-1100 Member Price: $72 The objective of the course material is to provide a comprehensive presentation of the significant principles, concepts, and analytical procedures of soil mechanics as applied to the design and analysis of embankment dams and levees. The material emphasizes the application to dam and levee safety issues using case histories and real problems to present both theoretical and practical concepts. CD includes pdfs of PowerPoint slides that were included in student binders. The following soil mechanics issues are addressed in the materials: soil composition and classification; compaction of soil; hydraulic conductivity of soils; dispersive clays; stresses in embankments and foundations; consolidation; shear strength of soil; lateral earth pressures; field exploration of embankment dams; and field testing of soils. 14
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Inspection & Assessment of Dams - CD (2015) Item #: 10651-1921 Member Price: $72 This CD includes PowerPoint presentations and additional material from the seminar which will familiarize participants with a variety of dam types, help them understand the function of typical dam features, and become aware of common dam failure modes and the conditions that can lead to these failure modes. Actual dam failure cases are presented so that participants will grasp the seriousness and responsibilities associated with performing dam inspections, and know what to look for and be able to identify potential deficiencies at dams before they become a problem. Public safety, security, and liability are also discussed along with approaches to responding to dam incidents. CD includes: ASDSO brochures (Living with Dams, owner brochures); PowerPoint presentations from seminar; dam security; EAP resources; FEMA publications for dam owners; Ohio dam safety publication; Pennsylvania dam safety publications; public safety papers; sample inspection report; TADS videos and manuals; and USBR dam inspection guidelines. HEC-RAS – CD (2014) Item #: 10651-1922 Member Price: $72 This CD contains PowerPoint presentations, handouts, and software provided during the March 2014 HEC-RAS course and is a basic introduction to HEC-RAS with applications to dam safety. It is intended for new or infrequent users of the program and for those looking to model a dam break with the RAS program. The primary focus is to review the basic principles of methods of open channel hydraulics as they relate to the natural stream environment and apply them through the use of the United States Army Corps of Engineers HEC-RAS computer model.
Classroom Seminar Materials Seepage through Earthen Dams – CD (2014) Item #: 10651-1919 Member Price: $72 This CD contains presentation slides and support references (25 federal agency documents) from the seminar and covers the basic elements required to understand and evaluate seepagerelated issues for earth dams. Topics include: Why seepage mechanisms in earth dams are important to dam safety; Principles and characteristics of seepage related to embankment dams; Potential seepage-related failure modes for dams; Seepage regimes and computational methods for evaluating seepage; Filters and filter design; Methods of investigating, controlling, and remediating dam seepage; and Experience through hands-on exercises that represent real-world, practical applications. Stability Analysis of Embankment Dams CD (2014) Item #: 10651-1920 Member Price: $72 CD includes items from the Seminar Workbook (copies of presentation slides); selected tables and charts; a compilation of useful reference materials; copies of selected technical papers; and links to available web-based references. Course content covers: The significance of slope stability in dam safety; The basic theoretical principles supporting slope stability analysis methods; The vital importance of adequate subsurface characterization and strength property selection to proper slope stability analysis; Methods for site characterization and property selection; Available slope stability analysis methods; Available slope stability analysis computer programs; Slope stability remediation measures; and Possible future developments and trends in slope stability analysis.
NEW – Lessons Learned from Dam Incidents and Failures In late 2013, James Demby, Jr., P.E. and the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) authorized a Gannett Fleming project team to research past dam failures and incidents and select the most appropriate information to include in a compendium of lessons learned supported by case histories. The primary goal of this project was to convey educational information relating to and resulting from dam failures and incidents in an innovative, user-friendly manner that is appealing to contemporary users. As a result, this Lessons Learned from Dam Incidents and Failures website was created. The site is currently hosted and maintained by the Association of State Dam Safety Officials (ASDSO) with oversight and ongoing contributions by the ASDSO Dam Failures and Incidents Committee. Presented within this website are links to individual case studies as well as lessons learned pages that summarize historical dam incidents and failures and the valuable information gleaned from them. Each page contains a background and description, photographs, videos, best practices, and other resources related to the case study or lessons learned being addressed. The contents of this webpage encompass a range of failure modes, dam types, and dam safety topics including best practices regarding engineering and design practices, human factors, emergency planning and response, operation and maintenance, and regulatory issues. Dam safety engineers, dam operators, dam owners, regulators, emergency managers, academia, and students are encouraged to use the material presented herein. Visit www.DamFailures.org today! LEARN MORE AND REGISTER AT DAMSAFETY.ORG
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Proceedings
PRO CE ED I N GS
Dam Safety 2015 Conference Proceedings CD
Dam Safety 2010 Conference Proceedings CD
Item #: 10651-2015
Item #: 4-24CD
Member Price: $54
Member Price: $45
A compendium of technical papers presented at the 2015 ASDSO Annual Conference held September 13-17 in New Orleans, LA.
A compendium of technical papers presented at the 2010 ASDSO Annual Conference held September 19 - 23 in Seattle, WA.
Dam Safety 2014 Conference Proceedings CD
Dam Safety 2009 Conference Proceedings CD
Item #: 10651-2014
Item #: 1229CD
Member Price: $45
Member Price: $45
A compendium of technical papers presented at the 2014 ASDSO Annual Conference held September 21-25 in San Diego, CA.
A compendium of technical papers presented at the 2009 ASDSO Annual Conference held September 27 - October 1 in Hollywood, FL.
Dam Safety 2013 Conference Proceedings CD
Dam Safety 2008 Conference Proceedings CD
Item #: 10651-2013
Item #: N2087CD
Member Price: $45
Member Price: $45
A compendium of technical papers presented at the 2013 ASDSO Annual Conference held September 8-12 in Providence, RI.
A compendium of technical papers presented at the 2008 ASDSO Annual Conference held September 7-11 in Indian Wells, CA.
Dam Safety 2012 Conference Proceedings CD
Dam Safety 2007 Conference Proceedings CD
Item #: 10651-1001
Item #: N2037CD
Member Price: $45
Member Price: $45
A compendium of technical papers presented at the 2012 ASDSO Annual Conference held September 16-21 in Denver, CO.
A compendium of technical papers presented at the 2007 ASDSO Annual Conference held September 9-13 in Austin, TX.
Dam Safety 2011 Conference Proceedings CD Item #: 1169 Member Price: $45 PROCEEDINGS
A compendium of technical papers presented at the 2011 ASDSO Annual Conference held September 25-29 in National Harbor, MD.
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Watch for the Dam Safety 2016 Conference Proceedings CD available in late September 2016!
ASDSO’s Library of Archived Webinars Registration for the archived (recorded) version of any ASDSO webinar is $95 - $130 per person and includes a certificate for professional development credit. Alternatively, the presentations can be purchased in CD format from ASDSO’s on-line Bookstore. PDHs are not included with the CD.
Geotechnical Topics
Risk Analysis and Risk-Informed Decision Making
Guidelines for Assigning Erodibility Parameters to Soil Horizons for SITES Analysis (Danny McCook, 2010) *Available in CD format only Pitfalls in Quality Control Processes for Compacted Earthfill (Danny McCook, 2010) Empirical Estimates of Permeability for Earth Dam Projects (Danny McCook, 2010) Seepage Monitoring and Analysis of Embankment Dams (Mark Pabst 2014) Filter Design History and a One-Step Process (Danny McCook and James Talbot, 2011) Introduction to Grouting for Dams (David Wilson, 2012) Evaluation of Seepage Related Potential Failure Modes (PFM’s) in Embankments with Emphasis on Outlet Penetrations (Keith Ferguson, 2013) Introduction to Internal Drainage Systems for Dams (James Talbot, 2013) Field Investigations for New and Existing Dams (Ray Martin, 2012) Seepage Rehabilitation for Embankment Dams (John France and Jennifer Williams, 2015)
Risk Assessment Basics for an Individual Dam (David Bowles, 2011) Risk Management for a Portfolio of Dams (David Bowles, 2011) Tolerable Risk Guidelines for Dams: How Safe is Safe Enough? (David Bowles, 2013) Loss of Life Consequence Assessment for Dam Failure Scenarios (Wayne Graham, 2013) Intro to Potential Failure Modes Analysis (Douglas Boyer, 2014) Applications of PFMA in Dam Safety (Douglas Boyer, 2014) Event Tree Principles and Applications for Dam Safety Risk Analysis (David Bowles, 2015) Human Factors in Dam Failure and Safety (Irfan Alvi, 2015)
Hydrology & Hydraulics Topics Hydrology 101: Intro to Hydrology for Dam Safety (Art Miller, 2011) Hydraulics 101: Intro to Hydraulics for Dam Safety (Art Miller, 2011) Hydrology 201 for Dam Safety (Art Miller, 2012) PMP and the History of HMRs (Ed Tomlinson, 2012) Hydraulics 201 for Dam Safety (Art Miller, 2012) Introduction to Physical Modeling of Spillways for Dams (Steven Barfuss, 2012) Introduction to Hydrologic Modeling Using Geospatial Information (Art Miller, Amanda Hess, and Chris Krebs, 2015) Rainfall and Dam Safety – From PMP to the 100-Year Storm (Bill Kappel and Doug Hultstrand, 2015)
Dam Operation, Dam Safety and Dam Emergency Response Emergency Action Plan Basics (John France, 2012) Legal Responsibilities of Dam Owners, Operators, and Regulators (Denis Binder, 2013) How to Communicate Effectively in Any Situation (Leonard Greenberger, 2014) Identifying Hazards and Improving Public Safety at Low Head Dams (Bruce Tschantz and Paul Schweiger, 2013) Development of Operations and Maintenance Manuals for Dams (Stephen Jamieson, 2014) Using Instrumentation for Dam Safety Monitoring (Barry Myers, 2013) Introduction to Public Safety Risk Evaluation and Treatment for Dams and Levees (David Cattanach, 2015) Understanding and Managing Plant & Animal Intrusions in Embankment Dams and Levees (Greg Zamensky, 2015)
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ASDSO’s Library of Archived Webinars Dam Construction Quality Assurance & Field Inspection for Dam Construction Projects (Joe Freeland, 2014) Foundation Preparation During Dam Construction (John France, 2014) Designing Slope Protection for Dams and Levees (Richard Weggel, 2015) Waterproofing Systems for Dams (Martha Monserrate and John Wilkes, 2015) Dam Construction Quality Control – Do’s, Don’ts, and Lessons Learned (Randy Bass, 2015)
Concrete Dams and Structural Concrete Issues Roller Compacted Concrete – Design and Construction of Water Control Structures (Randy Bass, 2011) Introduction to Concrete Gravity Dams (Robert Kline, 2012) RCC Applications in Dam Engineering - What We Have Learned and What’s New (Kenneth Hansen, 2013) Stability Evaluations for Concrete Dams (Robert Kline, Jr. and Guy Lund, 2013) Rehabilitation of Concrete Dams (Robert Kline, 2014) Structural Condition Assessment of Dam Facilities with Non-Destructive Evaluation Methods (Larry Olson, 2012)
Spillway Design and Spillway Issues Introduction to Design of Labyrinth Spillways (Blake Tullis, 2013) Terminal Structures and Energy Dissipation for Outlet Works and Spillways (K. Warren Frizell, 2013) Introduction to Earth Spillway Design and Evaluation (Darrel Temple, 2012) Introduction to Armoring Embankment Dams and Earth Cut Spillways with ACBs (Paul Schweiger & Christopher Thornton, 2014) Stepped Chute Spillway Design for Embankment Dams (Sherry Hunt, 2014)
Seismic Issues for Dams Earthquake Hazards & Ground Motions (Lelio Mejia & William Fraser, 2014) Seismic Stability Evaluation of Earth Dams (Lelio Mejia and Richard Armstrong, 2015) 18
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Bundled Webinars David Bowles Risk CD Bundle Item #: 10651-Bowles Member Price: $151 3-CD set that includes the following webinars: Tolerable Risk Guidelines for Dams: How Safe is Safe Enough?; Risk Assessment Basics for an Individual Dam; and Risk Management for a Portfolio of Dams. Art Miller H&H CD Bundle Item #: 10651-Miller Member Price: $180 4-CD set that includes the following webinars: Hydrology 101; Hydrology 201; Hydraulics 101; and Hydraulics 201. Danny McCook Geotechnical CD Bundle Item #: 10651-McCook Member Price: $180 4-CD set that includes the following webinars: Guidelines for Assigning Erodibility Parameters to Soil Horizons for SITES analyses; Pitfalls in Quality Control Processes for Compacted Earth Fill; Empirical Estimates of Permeability for Earth Dam Projects; and Filter Design History and a One-Step Design Process.
2015 Webinar CDs: Learn more about our newest additions Introduction to Public Safety Risk Evaluation and Treatment for Dams and Levees; Item #: 150113 Member Price: $60
Event Tree Principles and Applications for Dam Safety Risk Assessment; Item #: 150511 Member Price: $60
This webinar is designed to provide dam and levee owners, and their specialist consultants, an introduction to a comprehensive program to assess and reduce public safety risk around dams, levees and powerhouses.
This webinar summarizes the principles of event trees and their application in dam safety risk assessment.
Introduction to Hydrologic Modeling Using Geospatial Information; Item #: 150210 Member Price: $60
This webinar gives an overview of the 2010 ICOLD Bulletin 135 Geomembrane Sealing Systems for Dams focusing on the evolving technology of exposed geomembrane sealing systems.
This webinar provides an understanding of what Geographic Information System can do; advantages and disadvantages of GIS; importance of datums; how GIS can be used to support watershed modeling; and how HEC-GeoHMS can be used to develop a watershed model.
Understanding and Managing Plant & Animal Intrusions in Embankment Dams and Levees; Item #: 150714 Member Price: $60
Designing Slope Protection for Dams and Levees; Item #: 150310 Member Price: $60 This webinar describes how winds produce waves in reservoirs and other enclosed bodies of water. Seismic Stability Evaluation of Earth Dams; Item #: 150407 Member Price: $60 This webinar covers the fundamentals of seismic hazards, site exploration methods, soil behavior under seismic loading, and seismic stability analysis techniques as applied to the analysis and review of seismic analyses of earth dams.
Waterproofing Systems for Dams; Item #: 150609 Member Price: $60
This webinar covers both plant and animal intrusions in embankment dams. Topics covered include: the identification and diagnosis of problematic situations; typical treatment methods; and strategies for preventing problems in the future. Dam Construction Quality Control – Dos, Don’ts and Lessons Learned; Item #: 150811 Member Price: $60 This webinar addresses construction techniques that are often encountered during dam construction including, engineered fill placement, internal drains systems, reinforced concrete structures, RCC placement, control of water and foundation preparation.
Human Factors in Dam Failure and Safety; Item #: 151110 Member Price: $60
Rainfall and Dam Safety-From PMP to the 100-Year Storm; Item #: 151013 Member Price: $60
This webinar provides a framework for engineers, contractors, owners, regulators, inspectors, maintenance staff, and others involved with dams to systematically think about the human factors which contribute to dam failure and safety, and includes detailed discussion of several of these factors.
The intent of this webinar is to provide non-meteorologists, hydrologists, engineers, and others involved in dam safety and design an understanding on the background of storm analysis, how they are used in PMP development, and how those data are used for precipitation frequency analysis.
Seepage Rehabilitation for Embankment Dams; Item #: 151208 Member Price: $60 This webinar reviews the current state of the practice for rehabilitation of embankment dams to address two seepage issues: seepage reduction / limitation measures, and seepage collection measures. LEARN MORE AND REGISTER AT DAMSAFETY.ORG
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General Reference Embankment Dam Reference Toolbox (EDRT) Version 2.0 - Flash Drive Item #: ASDSO_1 Member Price: $30 The Embankment Dam Reference Toolbox (EDRT) otherwise known as the “Swiss Army Knife” for dam designers was released in 2012 and upgraded in 2014. Sponsored by the states of Wyoming and Montana, funded using National Dam Safety Act grant funds and developed by DOWL HKM, the EDRT is a compilation of state and federal resources pertaining to the design of small and intermediate embankment dams. Between 2012 and 2014, many federal and state organizations updated their standards and guidelines. The EDRT contains these updates, a new “General Guidelines” page and improved usability and functionality. References are categorized under the general categories of Embankment Design; Spillway Design; Outlet Works and Structural Design. Each broad category includes key references and supplemental information, much of which is organized into sub-categories such as Foundations and Construction Materials; Geotechnical Analysis; Filters/Drains; Instrumentation; Conduits; Erosion Protection; Air Vents; and more. The EDRT is available on a single flash drive, accessible from virtually anywhere. Living with Dams: Know Your Risks & Living with Dams: Extreme Rainfall Events These e-booklets were created to help answer questions about dams: what purposes they serve, what risks are associated with dams and where you can get information about how to react if you are affected by a dam. These two e-booklets were prepared by the Association of State Dam Safety Officials (ASDSO). The “Know Your Risks” booklet was supported by a grant through the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA). Both are available in e-book format at www.livingneardams.org.
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Dam Ownership: Emergency Action Planning Item #: BR-O Brochure explains the emergency action plan, its key points, tips for better EAPs, and a provides a list of resources from DHS/FEMA, NRCS, and ASDSO. Available for free download.
Dam Ownership: Procuring the Services of a Professional Engineer Item #: BR-G Brochure answers the questions: (1) Why do I need an engineer? (2) What type of engineer should I hire? (3) How do I choose an engineer who is best for my needs? Available for free download.
Dam Ownership: Internal Erosion of Earth Dams Item #: BR-Y Brochure explains causes, indications, and dangers of internal erosion of earth dams, and advises dam owners/operators of steps to be taken in case of its occurrence. Available for free download.
Dam Ownership: Responsibility and Liability Item #: BR-R Brochure gives general information on steps dam owners can take to protect against financial loss from dam failure. Available for free download.
2016 Training Calendar January 12
Webinar: Intro to the Application of 2D Modeling for Dam and Levee Safety
February 9
Webinar: Dam Safety with 3D Spillway Weirs
February 23-26 Classroom Seminar: Basic HEC-RAS with an Phoenix, AZ Intro to HEC-RAS 2D March 8
Webinar: Cracking and Hydraulic Fracturing in Embankment Dams and Levees.
June 28-30 Austin, TX
Classroom Seminar: Stability Analysis of Embankment Dams
July 12
Webinar: Three-Dimensional Influences on Seepage Safety and Development of Seepage Failure Modes
August 9
Webinar: The Application of Geophysics in the Design, Construction and Operation of Dams
Webinar: Foundation Cutoff Walls for Dams
March 9-11 ASDSO West Regional Conference Sacramento, CA Engineering for Extremes: Seismic design for dams in the Western U.S. March 29-31 Baltimore, MD
June 14
Classroom Seminar: Fundamentals of Reinforced Concrete Design of Hydraulic Structures
April 12
Webinar: Spillway Conduits - More Than Just a Pipe Through the Dam
April 26-28 Atlanta, GA
Classroom Seminar: Seepage Through Earthen Dams
May 10
Webinar: Strength Selection for Static Slope Stability Analysis
May 25-27 Omaha, NE
Classroom Seminar: Inspection and Assessments of Dams
Sept 11-15 Dam Safety 2016 National Conference Philadelphia, PA October 11-13 Classroom Seminar: Inspection and White Plains, NY Assessments of Dams October 11
Webinar: Hydrologic Hazards – Estimating Probabilities of Extreme Floods
November 8
Webinar: Intro to Tailings Dam and Coal Ash Impoundment Design, Construction and Monitoring – What Can Go Wrong
December 13
Webinar: Intro to Dam Decommissioning
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