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Dangers at embankment dam boundaries and embedments
03 October, 2008
Embankment dams may be damaged at structural and foundation interfaces and where fill is penetrated by conduits, instrumentation, or other potentially disruptive features. Robert B. Jansen explains how problems have been caused by displacement and deterioration of hidden and incompatible elements

In safe hands
18 June, 2008
The Canadian Dam Association (CDA) has been a unifying influence and promoter of good practice across the country. Here Executive Director Barry Hurndall talks about key concerns and challenges facing the industry

Where do we get our dam engineers?
29 February, 2008
Dams help ease the plight of millions without adequate water, sanitation or power, but there is a worrying skills shortage. Prof Andy Hughes, director of dams and reservoirs with Atkins, examines the challenge of finding the next generation of engineers

Operating experiences - BDS conference report
28 November, 2006
The British Dam Society’s biennial conference, held in Durham, UK, offered delegates the chance to learn more about improvements in reservoir construction, operation and maintenance. Carrieann Davies reports

Large steps in small hydro
21 July, 2006
The 18th Hidroenergia conference took place in Crieff, Scotland, UK, on 8-9 June. The biennial European event continued its trend for interesting and diverse papers and presentations on the topic of small hydro power, writes Jon Last

Cross-border challenges
19 September, 2005
With an estimated 214 rivers around the world crossing international boundaries, Neil Ford suggests an internationally accepted framework for river development should be agreed to ensure maximum use is made of a river’s resources

Risky business for dams
18 April, 2005
C Richard Donnelly and Michael Morgenroth discuss the use of risk based procedures to assist in making informed and proactive dam safety decisions

Saving the green
19 January, 2005
Dr Antonio A R Ioris writes about cost effective measures to mitigate the environmental impacts of dams

Catastrophic floods: magnitude and frequency investigations
18 January, 2005
Heavy rainfall in North Cornwall in August 2004 caused devastating floods in the town of Boscastle. Using field evidence and the historic flood record, Colin Clark describes how the event fits into the magnitude and frequency of floods at Boscastle, and the national picture of extreme floods and its implications for dam safety

Concrete decisions
18 November, 2004
The use of controlled permeability formwork on concrete surfaces can improve concrete quality and durability, says David Wilson

Weighing the ways to fix a dam
25 August, 2004
Robert B Jansen takes a look at the different options available when certain rehabilitation work becomes necessary on dams

Reservoir guide launched at BDS conference
30 June, 2004
A new publication designed to become a tool for the management of reservoir safety by experienced dam professionals was launched at the British Dam Society 13th Biennial conference, held in Canterbury, UK, from 22-26 June 2004.

Spotlight on...Europe
22 April, 2004

BDS 13th biennial conference
30 October, 2003
The 13th British Dam Society conference will be held from 22-26 June 2004 at the University of Kent, Canterbury, UK. BDS invites all from the European and wider family of the International Commission on Large Dams (ICOLD) to participate in the conference which will include technical presentations, technical visits, the Geoffrey Binnie Lecture (presented by Roy Coxon, former BDS Chairman), exhibition, and a full accompanying persons programme in and around the historic cathedral city of Canterbury.

BDS 13th biennial conference
28 August, 2003
The 13th British Dam Society conference will be held from 22-26 June 2004 at the University of Kent, Canterbury, UK.

BDS 13th biennial conference - call for papers
24 June, 2003
A call for papers has been issued for the 13th British Dam Society conference, to be held from 22-26 June 2004 at the University of Kent, Canterbury, UK.

Engineering education
01 December, 2002
Dr Wendy Daniell explains why it is important for engineering practitioners and researchers to promote their profession to young people

Dam industry mourns loss of colleague
04 July, 2002
Geoff Sims sadly died on 13 June 2002. He was a well-respected member of the dams industry and will be missed by those who had the pleasure of working with him

In memory of Geoff Sims
27 June, 2002
Geoff Sims, former vice president of ICOLD and chairman of the Rehabilitation and Maintenance Committee sadly died on 13 June 2002.

High society
02 March, 2002
Many changes have taken place in the British Dam Society over the past year, as Carrieann Davies discovered when she talked to current chairman Andy Hughes