Dam Engineering Course
Gain expertise in dam engineering, covering site geology, hydrology, structural design, seepage control, sediment management, and safety monitoring. Tailored for geography and geology experts aiming to create and sustain safer, tougher dams in challenging terrains, using practical methods suited for real-world applications.

from 4 to 360h flexible workload
certificate valid in your country
What will I learn?
This course equips you with hands-on skills to plan, design, and oversee safe, efficient concrete gravity dams in rugged mountain areas. You'll master inspection procedures, instrumentation, maintenance strategies, foundation treatments, seepage control, structural and hydraulic designs, sediment handling, and local hydrology. Gain real-world confidence through proven techniques, straightforward guidelines, and practical tools ready for immediate use in the field.
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Develop skills
- Plan dam safety checks, interpret instrument data, and respond to alert signals effectively.
- Design foundation cutoffs, drainage systems, and grouting to ensure rock-solid stability.
- Model sediment buildup, organise flushing operations, and cut back upstream sediment sources.
- Develop flood estimates, hydrographs, and design flows even with limited data available.
- Quickly assess site geology, risks, and valley shapes for optimal dam placement.
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