Resource

Monitoring and Instrumentation, A Program for Dam Safety

Resource Type
ASDSO Conference Papers
Reference Title
Monitoring and Instrumentation, A Program for Dam Safety
Author/Presenter
Green-Heffern, Joseph M.
Organization/Agency
Association of State Dam Safety Officials
Publisher Name
Association of State Dam Safety Officials
Year
1989
Date
Oct. 1-5, 1989
Event Name
Dam Safety 1989 - 6th Annual Conference
Event Location
Albuquerque, New Mexico
ASDSO Session Title
Geotechnical Issues
ISBN/ISSN
ISSN: 1526-9191 (Hardcopy)
Abstract/Additional Information

The purpose of this paper is to explain the need for effective monitoring and instrumentation in dam operations, maintenance and safety; and to explain the basic elements of an effective monitoring and instrumentation program. This paper does not attempt to discuss the details of instrument selection) installation or operation; these are well covered in the many available references on the subject of instrumentation. Some good general references on instrumentation are listed at the end of this paper. 10 pp., 8 references.