Pre-Analysis Communication Best Practices: Difference between revisions
No edit summary |
No edit summary |
||
| Line 4: | Line 4: | ||
[[Category:Modeling Communication]] | [[Category:Modeling Communication]] | ||
---- | ---- | ||
<noautolinks> | |||
== Purpose == | == Purpose == | ||
This page presents a framework for an engineer/modeler to communicate the process of hydrologic, hydraulic, seepage, and | This page presents a framework for an engineer/modeler to communicate the process of hydrologic, hydraulic, seepage, and stability models to both a dam owner and regulatory agency. There are a variety of approaches and methodologies for these modeling efforts, and it is important to owners, consultants, and regulators that clear communication is integrated in the process. The purpose of this page is to guide communication among all interested parties prior to commencing a modeling effort. | ||
== Levels of Pre-Analysis Communication == | == Levels of Pre-Analysis Communication == | ||
| Line 18: | Line 19: | ||
* '''Hazard classification''' or potential downstream consequences of the dam to be modeled | * '''Hazard classification''' or potential downstream consequences of the dam to be modeled | ||
* '''Modeling purpose''' (i.e., screening level study, | * '''Modeling purpose''' (i.e., screening level study, rehabilitation design, risk assessment, hazard reclassification, emergency planning) | ||
* '''Public interest''' or involvement in the project | * '''Public interest''' or involvement in the project | ||
| Line 26: | Line 27: | ||
* '''Unknowns and data gaps''' in the analysis and potential for dam safety risks during data acquisition (e.g., bore holes through an embankment dam) | * '''Unknowns and data gaps''' in the analysis and potential for dam safety risks during data acquisition (e.g., bore holes through an embankment dam) | ||
* '''Level of previous experience''' with the dam, owner, and/or | * '''Level of previous experience''' with the dam, owner, and/or regulator | ||
* '''Importance of model''' in directing critical design decisions | * '''Importance of model''' in directing critical design decisions | ||
| Line 32: | Line 33: | ||
* '''Level of experience''' / validation of the analysis method in standard practice | * '''Level of experience''' / validation of the analysis method in standard practice | ||
This spectrum should be considered when applying the following steps during the planning of future modeling efforts | This spectrum should be considered when applying the following steps during the planning of future modeling efforts. | ||
== Steps of Pre-Analysis Communication == | == Steps of Pre-Analysis Communication == | ||
| Line 39: | Line 40: | ||
# [[Step 3 of Pre-Analysis Communication: Obtain Concurrence from Regulatory Agency | Obtain Concurrence from Regulatory Agency]] | # [[Step 3 of Pre-Analysis Communication: Obtain Concurrence from Regulatory Agency | Obtain Concurrence from Regulatory Agency]] | ||
# [[Step 4 of Pre-Analysis Communication: Proceed with Modeling and Keep Communication Channels Open | Proceed with Modeling and Keep Communication Channels Open]] | # [[Step 4 of Pre-Analysis Communication: Proceed with Modeling and Keep Communication Channels Open | Proceed with Modeling and Keep Communication Channels Open]] | ||
== Resources for Developing a Model Work Plan == | == Resources for Developing a Model Work Plan == | ||
Whether it consists of an email or a comprehensive proposal, a model work plan should address an understanding of the model objectives, project constraints, and overall approach. Additional items that should be considered when developing this plan are summarized on this page: [[Pre-Modeling Communication: Developing a Model Work Plan]]. This includes considerations for specific model applications. | Whether it consists of an email or a comprehensive proposal, a model work plan should address an understanding of the model objectives, project constraints, and overall approach. Additional items that should be considered when developing this plan are summarized on this page: [[Pre-Modeling Communication: Developing a Model Work Plan]]. This includes considerations for specific model applications (e.g., hydrologic, seepage, consequence estimation). | ||
''Development of this page was sponsored by the [[Montana | Montana Department of Natural Resources & Conservation]] with funding from the FEMA Assistance to States Grant Program.'' | |||
</noautolinks> | |||
<!-- Revision history information --> | <!-- Revision history information --> | ||
{{revhistinf}} | {{revhistinf}} | ||
Revision as of 04:15, 25 June 2024
Purpose
This page presents a framework for an engineer/modeler to communicate the process of hydrologic, hydraulic, seepage, and stability models to both a dam owner and regulatory agency. There are a variety of approaches and methodologies for these modeling efforts, and it is important to owners, consultants, and regulators that clear communication is integrated in the process. The purpose of this page is to guide communication among all interested parties prior to commencing a modeling effort.
Levels of Pre-Analysis Communication
The complexity and degree of pre-analysis communication will vary from project to project and exists on a spectrum as illustrated above. For simple modeling efforts, email correspondence or a brief proposal may be an adequate level of pre-analysis communication. For more complex or impactful efforts, all of these methods of communication may be needed to adequately plan the modeling effort. The following factors may influence the level of pre analysis communication on the spectrum:
- Hazard classification or potential downstream consequences of the dam to be modeled
- Modeling purpose (i.e., screening level study, rehabilitation design, risk assessment, hazard reclassification, emergency planning)
- Public interest or involvement in the project
- Technical complexity of the analysis
- Unknowns and data gaps in the analysis and potential for dam safety risks during data acquisition (e.g., bore holes through an embankment dam)
- Level of previous experience with the dam, owner, and/or regulator
- Importance of model in directing critical design decisions
- Level of experience / validation of the analysis method in standard practice
This spectrum should be considered when applying the following steps during the planning of future modeling efforts.
Steps of Pre-Analysis Communication
- Develop Project Understanding and Objectives
- Develop Scope of Work
- Obtain Concurrence from Regulatory Agency
- Proceed with Modeling and Keep Communication Channels Open
Resources for Developing a Model Work Plan
Whether it consists of an email or a comprehensive proposal, a model work plan should address an understanding of the model objectives, project constraints, and overall approach. Additional items that should be considered when developing this plan are summarized on this page: Pre-Modeling Communication: Developing a Model Work Plan. This includes considerations for specific model applications (e.g., hydrologic, seepage, consequence estimation).
Development of this page was sponsored by the Montana Department of Natural Resources & Conservation with funding from the FEMA Assistance to States Grant Program.
Revision ID: 7970
Revision Date: 06/25/2024