Ali Ameli, PhD, PEng - Geo Engineering Ltd. BC, Canada
Dams are primarily classified based on consequence of failure in terms of risks to people, infrastructures, environmental and cultural values. The failure consequences could potentially lead to devastating impacts on the public and thus the safety of dams is of a concern for regulatory authorities. Dam Safety Review (DSR) is one of the major schemes to assess the safe performance of dams. The article discuses various review schemes in British Columbia and suggests a new contractual approach for assignment of the Dam Safety Review Engineer to minimize commercial influences. For more information contact info@geoengineeringltd.com
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