Considerations for detection of internal erosion in embankment dams

Geo-Velopment: The Role of Geological and Geotechnical Engineering in New and Redevelopment Projects - Proceedings of the 2008 Biennial Geotechnical Seminar

Volumn , Issue 5 GPP, 2008, Pages 82-98

  Torres, Roger L ^a  

^a U S BUREAU OF RECLAMATION   (United States)

Author keywords

Dams, embankment; Erosion; Seepage

Indexed keywords

DAMS , EMBANKMENT; DATA COLLECTION SYSTEM; INSTRUMENTATION SYSTEMS; INTERNAL EROSION; LONG TERM MONITORING; MONITORING SYSTEM; POTENTIAL FAILURE MODES; SEEPAGE FLOWS; STATE OF THE ART;

EMBANKMENT DAMS; EROSION; FAILURE ANALYSIS; GEOTECHNICAL ENGINEERING; GROUNDWATER; INSTRUMENTS; RISK ANALYSIS; RISK ASSESSMENT; SEEPAGE;

HYDRAULIC STRUCTURES;

EID: 79955753065     PISSN: None     EISSN: None     Source Type: Conference Proceeding    
DOI: 10.1061/41006(332)7     Document Type: Conference Paper

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