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Serviceability

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"Most dams have expected service lives of 100 years or more. This lengthy life span and the frequently harsh service environment pose long term maintenance, repair and upgrade problems. To the extent practicable, the design should anticipate these problems and include provisions to allow refurbishing or upgrading in the future. This is the principal of Serviceability. It is a design consideration for such elements as hydraulic inlet/outlet works, spillways and conduits." [1]


Citations:

  1. ↑ Dam Safety Guidelines, Part IV: Dam Design and Construction (Washington State Department of Ecology)


Revision ID: 5719
Revision Date: 12/14/2022

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