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Aufleger, M., Conrad, M., Strobl, Th., Husein Malkawi, A.I., Duan, Y.
DISTRIBUTED FIBRE OPTIC TEMPERATURE MEASUREMENTS IN RCC-DAMS IN JORDAN AND CHINA
2-.-0.2004
The paper focuses on an approach of crack potential assessment in Roller Compacted Concrete dams with three practical examples in Jordan and China.
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Bieberstein, A., Saucke, U. (Institute of Soil Mechanics and Rock Mechanics, University of Karlsruhe, Germany)
THE KARLSRUHE CUT-OFF WALL TESTING UNIT (KTU) FOR MONITORING IN-SITU PERMEABILITY
8-.-0.2002
In this article, a testing technique for the determination of the permeability of individual cut-off wall panels in situ is described.
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Conrad, M., Aufleger, M., Husein Malkawi, A.I.
INVESTIGATIONS ON THE MODULUS OF ELASTICITY OF YOUNG RCC
2-.-0.2004
The paper deals with the investigations on the modulus of elasticity (Young's Modulus) and the stress-strain-behavior of one Roller Compacted Concrete (RCC) mixture from the age of 6 hours to 365 days.
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Dickel, K., Klein, P., Nielinger, A. (Ruhrverband, Germany)
REHABILITATION OF THE WEIR AT AHAUSEN RESERVOIR
2-.-0.2002
After more than 60 years of operation, the fish-belly flap gates used for spilling floods had become corroded and therefore needed to be replaced. To stabilize the structure, ten anchors were installed in the dam.
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Giesecke, J. (Institute for Hydraulic Engineering, University of Stuttgart GERMANY)
DAMS AND FLOOD CONTROL-SYSTEMS OF DETENTION RESERVOIRS IN SOUTHWESTERN GERMANY
4-.-0.2002
One of the most significant benefits resulting from construction of a dam is the long-term and efficient protection that detention reservoirs provide against floods.
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Giesecke, J., Marx, W., Kerle, F., Gittinger, H. (Institute for Hydraulic Engineering, University of Stuttgart)
HYDRAULIC SIMULATION AND FLOOD PROTECTION IN THE RIVER BASINS OF KOCHER AND JAGST, GERMANY
4-.-0.2002
Both rivers originate in the gently hilled region of the Swabian Alb, which is located in south-west Germany. Because of the geological and meteorological situation, flood events in the Kocher and Jagst valleys mean large inundated areas.
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Giesecke, J., Qin, M., Marx, W.
REALISTIC AND COMPUTATIONAL EFFICIENT EVALUATION OF TEMPERATURE AND STRESS DEVELOPMENT IN LARGE RCC DAMS
4-.-0.2002
Based on comprehensive studies several new methods have been proposed and adopted in an effort to develop a more realistic and computational more efficient model for the temperature and thermal stress analysis of RCC dams.
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Haimerl, G. (Technische Universität München, Germany)
GROUNDWATER RECHARGE IN WADI CHANNELS DOWNSTREAM OF DAMS
2-.-0.2004
Groundwater recharge dams are used in arid countries to enhance the natural groundwater recharge by a controlled infiltration of stored flood events. The study is based on field tests in the Sultanate of Oman
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Hieke, V., Stephan, H.-U. (Dam authority of Saxony, GERMANY)
NEW ASPECTS WHEN ASSESSING UPLIFT PRESSURES UNDER GRAVITY DAMS
2-.-0.2002
The technical status of the monitoring equipment as well as the computational and graphic computer analysis allow us to gain an insight into the connections and interrelations between a dam and its foundation rock, which are of great importance.
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Müller, U. (Landestalsperrenverwaltung des Freistaates Sachsen, Germany)
THREE INNOVATIVE DAM REHABILITATION SCHEMES IN SAXONY
2-.-0.2002
The three projects, that are described here, involved designs based on some innovative ideas.
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Müller, U., Salveter, G.
INNOVATIVE TECHNIQUES FOR THE REHABILITATION OF BAUTZEN DAM
3-.-0.2002
In order to be able to guarantee the important supply functions, the Bautzen dam was taken out of operation for renewals. The project was divided into 12 subprojects, in order to tender the water level dependent and independent work out separately.
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Peters, J., Klaußer, V., Willmitzer, H., Kraft, H. (Dam Administration of Thuringia, Germany)
LEIBIS/ LICHTE: GERMANY'S LAST LARGE DRINKING WATER DAM
3-.-0.2002
Construction of this dam is planned to be completed in 2004. Studies for the project, with special emphasis on ecological aspects, are described here.
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Pütz, K., Benndorf, J.
THE IMPORTANCE OF PRE-RESERVOIRS FOR THE CONTROL OF EUTROPHICATION OF RESERVOIRS
2-.-0.2002
The phytoplankton activity plays the most important role among the various processes governing the phosphate elimination in pre-reservoires.The maximization of orthophosphate-P elimination depends on adequate design, construction and operation.
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Rettemeier, K., Falkenhagen, B., Köngeter, J. (Institute of Hydraulic Engineering and Water Resources Management, Aachen University of Technology, Germany)
RISK ASSESSMENT – NEW TRENDS IN GERMANY
2-.-0.2002
This paper provides a brief overview on the state of the art of Risk Assessment. Based on studied international approaches a Risk Assessment procedure for German dams has been developed.
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Rettemeier, K., Nilkens, B., Falkenhagen, B., Köngeter, J. (Institute of Hydraulic Engineering and Water Resources Management, Aachen University of Technology, Aachen, Germany)
NEW DEVELOPMENTS IN DAM SAFETY - FEASIBILITY EVALUATION ON RISK ASESSMENT
2-.-0.2002
Today people become aware of the fact that all man made structures have a potential risk that has to be evaluated, assessed and managed. Thus the risk of dams is no longer neglected.
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Rissler, P. (Ruhrverband, Germany)
DIMENSIONING OF THE DESIGN FLOOD AS PART OF A RESERVOIR SAFETY CONCEPT
2-.-0.2002
Some basic ideas on safety analysis for reservoir dams and the related analytical tools are discussed, with particular reference to selection of the design flood. The author draws attention to some advantages of the probabilistic approach to risk analysis
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Schäfer, P., Perzlmaier, S., Conrad, M., Strobl, T., Aufleger, M. (Technische Universität München, GERMANY)
REHABILITATIONS OF DAM FACINGS MONITORED BY AN ANDVANCED TECHNOLOGY FOR LEKAGE DETECTION
2-.-0.2004
The application of a new facing on an old permeable concrete dam can help to solve stability problems caused by interior uplift pressure. The paper reviews the applications of synthetic membranes on dams with a special focus on the fixation.
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Sieber, H.-U. (Dam authority of Saxony, Germany)
HAZARD AND RISK ASSESSMENT CONSIDERATIONS IN GERMAN STANDARDS FOR DAMS – PRESENT SITUATION ANS SUGGESTIONS
2-.-0.2002
In Germany the technical standards for dams are currently being revised. A concept is being pursued, which offers maximal safety, but additionally discloses the remaining hazards and requires the assessment and mitigation of the resulting risks.
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Sieber, H.-U., Glasebach, H.-J. (Dam authority of Saxony - Germany)
THE IMPORTANCE OF DAMS FOR INFRASTRUCTURE AND LANDSCAPE CONSERVATION IN SAXONY
2-.-0.2002
Construction and operation of dams have a long tradition in Saxony and reaches back to the 15. Century. Today substantial infrastructure functions are fulfilled with storage structures in Saxony.
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Toensmann, F., Koch, M. (Eds.)
RIVER FLOOD DEFENCE
2-.-0.2002
- BOOK ANNOUNCEMENT -
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Willmitzer, H. (Thuringian Dam Administration, GERMANY)
THE CONSTRUCTION OF THE LEIBIS-LICHTE DAM: ECOLOGICAL INFLUENCES AND POSSIBILITIES OF THERE MINIMISATION
3-.-0.2002
The Thuringian Dam Administration plans the completion of the drinking water reservoir Leibis-Lichte in the Thueringia Slate Area. The construction of this dam and the management of the new reservoir will implicate serious changes of the environment.
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Wittke, W., Polczyk, H.
THE URFT MASONRY DAM, THREEDIMENSIONAL STABILITY ANALYSES, MONITORING AND COMPARISON OF RESULTS
2-.-0.2002
Examining the dam's stability under consideration of today's standards, the stability was preliminary proven by means of a three-dimensional finite element analysis.
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Wittke, W., Schröder, D.
UPGRADING THE STABILITY OF THE EDER MASONRY DAM WITH PRESTRESSED VERTICAL ANCHORS
2-.-0.2002
Prestressed permanent anchors, reaching from the top of the dam down to approximately 30 metres into the bedrock, were installed in the 47 m high Eder masonry dam to achieve dam stability according to todays standards.
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Zschammer, C., Lengfeld, M.
REHABILITATION OF GRAVITY DAMS AT THE EXAMPLE OF NEUNZEHNHAIN II DAM
3-.-0.2002
After 100 years of operation numerous gravity dams indicate damage by aging, which must be repaired. The rehabilitation and the necessary preliminary works are described by the example of Neunzehnhain II Dam.
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