April 2014

April 2014

Introduction

John France
Jim Talbot
John Cyganiewicz
Jennifer Williams

Meeting Logistics
Session room at Hyatt
Restrooms
Evacuation procedures
Breaks
Lunch
Optional evening session
Exercises
Lets be interactive

Introduction 1
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Course Objectives
Provide familiarity with mechanisms of earth dam
seepage
Provide assistance in identifying potential failure modes
Provide knowledge to assist in analyzing and computing
seepage flow
Provide guidance for design of remedial measures or
new dams
Provide some hands-on opportunities
Provide references for deeper review

Course Content
Seepage Mechanisms and Failure Modes
Seepage Theory
Analytical Tools
Seepage Control Design
Collection
Cutoffs
Detection and Monitoring
Case Studies
Closing Exercise

Contents of Workbook and CD

Presentation slides
Exercises and solutions (to be provided)
Key reference excerpts for class exercises
List of references and sources

Participant Expectations

Introduction 2