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ASCE 9780784409237 2007

ASCE 9780784409237 2007

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Civil Works for Hydroelectric Facilities

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ASCE 2007 490
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This report explores methodologies and techniques for applying rehabilitation engineering to aging hydroelectric infrastructure.

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PDF Pages PDF Title
10 Table of Contents
18 1.0 CHAPTER 1 – INTRODUCTION
1.1 Objective
LIST OF TABLES
19 LIST OF FIGURES
20 1.2 About This Guideline
21 1.3 Historical Perspective
23 1.3.1 Dam and Hydropower Development & Aging Infrastructure
24 1.3.2 Evolving Design Criteria and Regulatory Demands
27 1.4 Initiating Change
28 1.4.1 Make It Last Longer and Work Better
30 1.5 Technical References
1.6 Collective Knowledge
31 2.0 CHAPTER 2 – PLANNING AND EVALUATION
2.1 Introduction
2.2 Planning and Evaluation Process
32 2.3 Identify Need for Project
2.3.1 Mandatory Actions
2.3.2 Discretionary Actions
33 2.4 Assemble Data and Information and Assess Condition
34 2.4.1 Sources of Information
38 2.4.2 Condition Assessment
39 2.4.3 Beyond Engineering
43 2.5 Identify Parties Involved
44 2.6 Plan and Evaluate Alternatives
2.6.1 Regulatory Considerations
45 2.6.2 Cost Estimates
2.6.3 Constructability
46 2.6.4 Staging and Scheduling
47 2.6.5 Access
2.6.6 Contracting Options
48 2.7 Selection of Preferred Course of Action
2.7.1 Comparison of Alternatives
2.7.2 Economic Comparisons
50 2.7.3 Financial Considerations
2.8 Moving Forward with a Life Extension or Upgrade Project
51 2.9 Technical References
52 3.0 CHAPTER 3 – INNOVATIVE TECHNOLOGIES
3.1 Introduction
55 3.2 Surveillance
3.2.1 Underwater Surveillance and Remote Operated Vehicles
56 3.2.2 Automation of Instrumentation and Monitoring
57 3.2.3 Flow Measurement
3.3 Assessment Techniques
3.3.1 Condition Assessment
59 3.3.2 Business Risk Assessment
60 3.3.3 Testing
61 3.4 Performance Analysis
3.4.1 Alkali-Aggregate Reaction (AAR)
64 3.4.2 Reduction of Hydraulic Losses
65 3.4.3 Sealing Dams and Hydraulic Structures
67 3.5 Life Extension Methods
3.5.1 Underwater Repairs
68 3.5.2 Construction Methods
3.5.3 Relining and Repairing Water Passages
71 3.5.4 Protective Coatings
72 3.5.5 Repairing Concrete and Masonry Dams
73 3.5.6 Rehabilitation of Gates
74 3.5.7 Use of Roller Compacted Concrete (RCC)
75 3.6 Modernization (Upgrade)
76 3.7 Environmental Considerations
3.7.1 Preserving Historical Structures
77 3.7.2 Removal of Hazardous Materials
3.7.3 Habitat Maintenance
3.7.4 Reservoir Ice
78 3.7.5 Reservoir Debris
3.7.6 Water Quality
79 3.7.7 Fish Passage
3.7.8 Noise Reduction
80 3.8 Management and Knowledge Systems
3.8.1 Management Approaches
81 3.8.2 Decision Support
3.8.3 Guides and Standards
82 3.9 Technical References
90 4.0 CHAPTER 4 – STRUCTURES
4.1 Introduction
100 4.2 Intakes
4.2.1 Function
101 4.2.2 Problems
102 4.2.3 Corrective Measures
103 4.2.4 Case Histories
110 4.2.5 Collective Knowledge
4.2.6 Technical References
111 4.3 Dams, Spillways, and Reservoirs
4.3.1 General
112 4.3.2 Concrete Dams & Spillways
119 4.3.3 Embankment Dams
126 4.3.4 Timber Crib Dams
127 4.3.5 Reservoirs
129 4.3.6 Case Histories
172 4.3.7 Collective Knowledge
4.3.8 Technical References
175 4.4 Powerhouses
4.4.1 Function
176 4.4.2 Problems
181 4.4.3 Corrective Measures
184 4.4.4 Case Histories
188 4.4.5 Collective Knowledge
189 4.4.6 Technical References
4.5 Fish Passage Facilities
4.5.1 Function
190 4.5.2 Problems
206 4.5.3 Corrective Measures
4.5.4 Opportunities
208 4.5.5 Case Histories
226 4.5.6 Collective Knowledge
228 4.5.7 Technical References
4.6 Trash Racks
4.6.1 Function
230 4.6.2 Problems
231 4.6.3 Corrective Measures
233 4.6.4 Opportunities
4.6.5 Case Histories
237 4.6.6 Collective Knowledge
4.6.7 Technical References
238 4.7 Trash Rakes
4.7.1 Function
239 4.7.2 Problems
240 4.7.3 Corrective Measures
4.7.4 Opportunities
4.7.5 Case Histories
244 4.7.6 Collective Knowledge
4.7.7 Technical References
245 5.0 CHAPTER 5 – WATER CONVEYANCES
5.1 Introduction
251 5.2 Intake, Canals, Flumes, and Forebays
5.2.1 Function
252 5.2.2 Problems
255 5.2.3 Corrective Measures
256 5.2.4 Opportunities
257 5.2.5 Case Histories
262 5.2.6 Collective Knowledge
263 5.2.7 Technical References
5.3 Tunnels, Shafts, and Other Underground Openings
5.3.1 Function
264 5.3.2 Problems
265 5.3.3 Corrective Measures
266 5.3.4 Opportunities
5.3.5 Case Histories
274 5.3.6 Collective Knowledge
275 5.3.7 Technical References
5.4 Penstocks
5.4.1 Function
276 5.4.2 Problems
278 5.4.3 Corrective Measures
279 5.4.4 Opportunities
5.4.5 Case Histories
286 5.4.6 Collective Knowledge
287 5.4.7 Technical References
5.5 Tailraces
5.5.1 Function
288 5.5.2 Problems
290 5.5.3 Corrective Measures
291 5.5.4 Opportunities
292 5.5.5 Case Histories
296 5.5.6 Collective Knowledge
5.5.7 Technical References
298 6.0 CHAPTER 6 – WATER CONTROL DEVICES
6.1 Introduction
303 6.2 Gates and Gate Hoists
6.2.1 Function
304 6.2.2 Problems
325 6.2.3 Corrective Measures
6.2.4 Opportunities
327 6.2.5 Case Histories
338 6.2.6 Collective Knowledge
340 6.2.7 Technical References
341 6.3 Valves and Operators
6.3.1 Function
342 6.3.2 Problems, Causes, Solutions
357 6.3.3 Corrective Measures
6.3.4 Opportunities
6.3.5 Case Histories
358 6.3.6 Collective Knowledge
359 6.3.7 Technical References
6.4 Flashboards
6.4.1 Function
361 6.4.2 Problems
362 6.4.3 Corrective Measures
370 6.4.4 Case Histories
382 6.4.5 Collective Knowledge
6.4.6 Technical References
383 7.0 CHAPTER 7 – ANCILLARY SYSTEMS, SAFETY AND SECURITY
7.1 Introduction
7.2 Civil Works Systems
7.2.1 Structural Instrumentation
387 7.2.2 Pressure Relief Systems
389 7.2.3 Flood-Proofing
391 7.2.4 Oil Containment Systems
393 7.3 Systems Critical for Emergency Operations
394 7.3.1 Electrical Backup Power (EBP)
399 7.3.2 Communications
401 7.3.3 Access During Emergencies
402 7.4 Recreational Project Safety
404 7.5 Project Security
408 7.6 References
409 LIST OF APPENDICES
Appendix A: Hydroelectric and Dam Engineering, Library of General Resources
424 Appendix B: Project Information
439 Appendix C: Tables
460 Appendix D: Summary of Case Histories
479 Index
A
B
C
480 D
481 E
482 F
483 G
484 H
I
485 J
K
L
M
486 N
O
P
487 Q
R
488 S
489 T
490 U
V
W
Y
Z

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