Resource

Reassessment of Scottish and Southern Energy dams for PMF conditions

Resource Type
Industry Papers and Articles
Reference Title
Reassessment of Scottish and Southern Energy dams for PMF conditions
Author/Presenter
Morison, Tony
Dempster, Kenny
Organization/Agency
British Dam Society
Publisher Name
ICE Publishing
Year
2010
Date
06/2010
Journal Title
Dams and Reservoirs
Journal Volume
20
ISBN/ISSN
ISSN: 1368-1494
Abstract/Additional Information

Seismic and PMF stability analyses identified several concrete gravity dams in Scotland that were potentially unstable under PMF conditions. Steps taken or considered to address the deficiencies included hydrological reassessment, intensive structural analysis, foundation anchoring, and EAP development.