Resource

Geosynthetics Used to Increase Dam's Spillway Capacity

Resource Type
News Articles (Industry Outlets)
Reference Title
Geosynthetics Used to Increase Dam's Spillway Capacity
Author/Presenter
Larson, John R.
Organization/Agency
Industrial Fabrics Association International
Publisher Name
Industrial Fabrics Association International
Year
1987
Date
07-08/1987
Journal Title
Geotechnical Fabrics Report
Geosynthetics
Journal Volume
5
Journal Issue
4
ISBN/ISSN
ISSN: 0882-4983
Abstract/Additional Information

Many older dams have spillway capacities that fall far short of the design floods based on today's standards and criteria. Retrofitting these facilities to provide a greater spillway capactiy in an economical manner is a tough challenge facing dam engineers.