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Before beginning any project pertaining to your dam's outlet works, it is very important to understand the current condition of the conduit. Many conduits may initially look decent, but further investigation shows that the pipe is in need of repair. Missing coatings, corrosion at joints, poor gate condition, and missing corrosion protection are "red flags", and indicate the need for careful intervention. | [[Category:Outlet Works]] | ||
Before beginning any project pertaining to your dam's [[Outlet Works|outlet works]], it is very important to understand the current condition of the conduit. Many conduits may initially look decent, but further investigation shows that the pipe is in need of repair. Missing coatings, corrosion at joints, poor gate condition, and missing corrosion protection are "red flags", and indicate the need for careful intervention. | |||
*[[Pipe Deterioration]] | *[[Pipe Deterioration]] | ||
*[[Seepage and Piping]] | *[[Seepage and Piping]] | ||
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*[[Erosion/Energy Dissipation]] | *[[Erosion/Energy Dissipation]] | ||
*[[Investigation Methods]] | *[[Investigation Methods]] | ||
''Note: The content on this page was originally created as part of DamOutletWorks.org (DOWL, 2018). It has subsequently been updated and reformatted as part of the Dam Safety Toolbox.'' | ''Note: The content on this page was originally created as part of DamOutletWorks.org (DOWL, 2018). It has subsequently been updated and reformatted as part of the Dam Safety Toolbox.'' | ||
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Latest revision as of 23:56, 1 December 2022
Before beginning any project pertaining to your dam's outlet works, it is very important to understand the current condition of the conduit. Many conduits may initially look decent, but further investigation shows that the pipe is in need of repair. Missing coatings, corrosion at joints, poor gate condition, and missing corrosion protection are "red flags", and indicate the need for careful intervention.
Note: The content on this page was originally created as part of DamOutletWorks.org (DOWL, 2018). It has subsequently been updated and reformatted as part of the Dam Safety Toolbox.
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Revision Date: 12/01/2022