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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