Symposiums, Conferences and Events
The Australian National Committee on Large Dams
invites you to attend the 2012 Conference;
The Importance of Dams in our Developing Economy (ANCOLD 2012)
Early Bird Registration Close Friday 17 July 2012
To register now CLICK HERE
For further information on the conference please visit the conference website
www.ancoldconference.com.au/2012
Dear Member
You are invited to consider this.
Please remember that you need to advise NZSOLD if you propose to submit a paper.
Dear National Committees of ICOLD and colleagues
I am pleased to inform that thanks to cooperation from ICOLD National Committees and colleagues, preparation for ICOLD 2012 Kyoto is on schedule with 200 participants already registered.
I would like to ask your further assistance to encourage registration for the conference. Please refer to the website below for registration details.
http://icold2012kyoto.org/index.html
<Early registration dead line>
Participants can enjoy early discount of registration fees if completed by the end of February. Please note that payment must be finalized by 7th　of March, otherwise discount does not apply.
<Visa to Japan>
Participants are requested to check whether visas to Japan are necessary.
Participants need to register and settle fees before JCOLD can issue an invitation letter.
<International Symposium>
Scientific Committee will release results of the final review and presentation categories to authors by mid February.
Authors are requested to register and settle registration fees by 15th of March to confirm oral presenters and paper publications.
<Pre-meeting Study Tour>
Participants should confirm their travel itinerary (including flights and accommodations) in order to correspond with the Pre-meeting Study Tour plan.
Tour in China (plan and implementation by CHINCOLD)
27th May: Meeting at Minsheng Hotel, Yichang City
30th May: Disperse at Yichang Three Gorges Airport
Participants are requested to arrange travel to Yichang and from Yichang to Kyoto.
Please note that visas need due processing time, which is expected to take a while.
Tour in Korea
28th May: Meeting at Grand Hyatt Seoul
31st May: Leave Bussan for Kyoto, arrive at official hotel
Participants are requested to arrange travel to Soul. Travel to Kyoto is included in the tour plan.
Dr. Tadahiko SAKAMOTO
President of JCOLD
Chairman of Organizing Committee for ICOLD 2012 Kyoto
Dams In Canals and Seismic Environment Workshop - U of C 27 th January 2012 (91 KB PDF)
USBR SEED Course in New Zealand
Three-day Course
Auckland, New Zealand
26-28 March, 2012
Description
"In 2010 ANCOLD hosted for the first time the United States Bureau of Reclamation (USBR) "Safety Evaluation of Existing Dams" (SEED) course outside the USA. The USBR is the premier Federal dam design, constructor and owner in the Western USA. This world - renowned course covers the full range of dam safety considerations from identification of failure mo-des for earth and concrete dams through to operation, maintenance and surveillance, including dam safety critical plant, to provide assurance of dam safety. In March 2012, NZSOLD has the opportunity to host this course in Auckland.
Details
Monday, 26 March to Wednesday, 28 March. Thursday 29 March will be a field visit hosted by Watercare. Presenters will be senior USBR engineers.
Costs
The course fee will be in order of $2500 plus GST with an NZSOLD member discount dropping it to around $2200. Attendee accommodation and travel excluded.
If you are interested please email Derek Wilshere Secretary NZSOLD indicating possible attendee numbers by 30 November.
NZSOLD is very excited to be able to offer this opportunity. In order to secure this course for New Zealand, NZSOLD needs to know your interest now.
Derek Wilshere: email derek.wilshere@xtra.co.nz ; Ph +64 4 5627920
Recent Events
Internal Erosion of Embankment Dams and their Foundations
One-day Workshop
Christchurch, New Zealand
Monday 3 October 2011
NZSOLD invites those with an interest in this vital topic to an excellent opportunity to learn about recent developments. The keynote speakers are Professor Jonathan Fannin of the University of British Columbia (UBC) and Kaley Crawford-Flett, who is presently studying for a PhD at UBC. Dr Mark Foster, from URS Sydney, has also been invited to participate. New Zealand practitioners will provide a NZ perspective on the topic of internal erosion. An expert panel discussion will be undertaken, and participants are encouraged to raise particular issues or questions. Numbers will be limited to around 60, so please register early.
Workshop Programme
8.00 – 8.45 |
Registration |
8.45 – 9.00 |
Welcome and Introduction |
9.00 – 9.30 |
(Jonathan Fannin) |
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Design and specification of filters: |
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- Origins of empiricism in filter design (1922 – 1936)
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- Development and verification of filter design (1939 – 1984)
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- The concern for internal instability (1985 – 1994)
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9.30 – 10.00 |
(Kaley Crawford-Flett) |
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Coursier Dam, British Columbia: |
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- Site overview and description of the embankment dam
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- Chronology of seepage events (1963 – 1999) and decommissioning (2003)
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- Forensic investigation of internal erosion at the dam
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10.00 – 10.45 |
(Jonathan Fannin) |
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Seepage-induced internal erosion I: |
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- Material susceptibility (1969 – 1994)
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- Permeameter testing at the University of British Columbia (2002 – 2008)
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- A proposed hydromechanical threshold to the onset of instability
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10.45 – 11.00 |
Morning tea |
11.00 – 11.30 |
(Kaley Crawford-Flett) |
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Seepage-induced internal erosion II: |
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- Permeameter testing at the University of British Columbia (2008 – 2011)
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11.30 – noon |
(Jonathan Fannin) |
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WAC Bennett Dam, British Columbia: |
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- Site overview and description of the embankment dam
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- The sinkhole event of 1996
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- An improved understanding of internal erosion in dams: a decade of university – industry research in British Columbia
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Noon – 1.00 |
Lunch break |
1.00 – 1.30 |
(Elisabeth Bowman) |
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University of Canterbury research on internal erosion |
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- Permeameter testing using transparent soil (2010 – 2012)
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1.30 – 2.00 |
(Mark Foster) |
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Internal erosion processes |
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- Overview of internal erosion processes (concentrated leak, backward erosion, suffusion, contact erosion).
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- Self-filtering and filter erosion concepts
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- Case histories and case studies
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2.00 – 2.30 |
(Trevor Matuschka/Don Tate) |
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Observations on seepage and internal erosion of NZ dams |
2.30 – 3.15 |
(Mark Foster/Brian Benson) |
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Case study of incident at Tekapo Canal and results of testing of soils for Project Aqua |
3.15 – 3.45 |
Afternoon tea |
3.45 – 5.00 |
Expert panel forum and discussion |
5.00 – 6.00 |
Drinks/Social |
Venue and Registration Details
Questions or issues for the expert panel to consider should be emailed to Don Tate. These will be collated to streamline discussions.
Don't miss out!
REGISTER NOW
Download the ANCOLD Technical Program
The Conference theme for ANCOLD 2011 is The Future of Dams.
Over the last decade the role of dams has gradually shifted from the traditional source of new water supply for urban and rural communities and industries to now being one of many options. Desalination, greater reuse and Managed Aquifer Recharge are examples of alternate water supplies. If this trend continues what will be the future expectations of dams and what will be their role for growing communities? Will decommissioning or retrofitting dams for alternate uses become more common? Will there be new customers, for example environmental organisations purchasing water held in dams.
In this climate we will also need to consider how much we invest in dams infrastructure. In this context, the use of the ALARP principle in dam safety upgrade decisions is of particular importance. When is the ALARP principle satisfied and investment best utilised elsewhere in our community? The 2011 ANCOLD conference will provide the opportunity for the participants to discuss these future trends in the management of dams.
For more information regarding registration please CLICK HERE.
REGISTRATION FEES
| Technical Sessions |
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Full Registration ANCOLD Member/NZSOLD Member |
$835 |
Full Registration Non Member |
$945 |
Full Registration ANCOLD Member/NZSOLD Member U35 |
$480 |
Full Registration Non Member U35 |
$570 |
Day Registration ANCOLD Member/NZSOLD Member |
$390 |
Day Registration Non Member |
$445 |
Day Registration Under 35 |
$290 |
Workshop |
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Workshop ANCOLD Member/NZSOLD Member |
$415 |
Workshop Non Member |
$480 |
Workshop U35 |
$295 |
Post Conference Technical Tour |
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Delegates |
Early bird only |
Accompanying Persons |
Early bird only |
FIND OUT MORE ABOUT ANCOLD 2011
ANCOLD 2011 will include the presentation of technical papers, keynote lectures, workshops, technical tours, exhibits, and social and networking opportunities for both delegates and their partners.
For more information please visit the conference website
www.ancoldconference.com.au
- Canadian Dam Association Conference - October 2nd to 7th 2010
At recent ICOLD Conference in Hanoi, I spoke with some of you about the upcoming CDA (Canadian Dam Association) Conference in Niagara Falls, Ontario, Canada (October 2nd to 7th). I would like to invite you to attend the Conference in Niagara Falls which covers many technical topics as :
- Future Directions of Dam Safety in Canada
- Lessons learned in New Orleans and California about Risk Analysis of Dam and Levee Systems
- European Approach to Flood Risk Management
- Dam Issues in Africa .
See the CDA Conference Brochures:
The full Program at a Glance is posted on the CDA Conference Website http://www.cda.ca/2010conference/.
Looking forward to seeing you in Niagara Falls, Ontario, Canada. / Espérant vous rencontrer à Niagara Falls.
Please do not hesitate to contact me if you require further information. / N'hésitez pas à communiquer avec moi pour plus d'informations.
Regards / au revoir
Johanne Bibeau
Directrice déléguée de l'ACB (Association canadienne des barrages) pour la CIGB /
CDA (Canadian Dam Association) Director-at-Large for ICOLD
- ANCOLD 2010 3-5 November 20120
EARLY BIRD CLOSES ON 1ST AUGUST 2010
REGISTER ONLINE NOW!!!
REGISTER NOW to attend the
2010 Australian National Committee on Large Dams Conference
For more information visit the conference website
The Technical Conference and workshop will be held at the Hotel Grand Chancellor, 3 to 5 November. This landmark hotel overlooks Hobart’s fascinating historic waterfront, and is minutes away from the central business district and Hobart’s many tourist attractions.
The Technical Conference will begin with a Workshop to be held on 3rd November and currently it is planned to cover topics such as:
- Guidelines on Assessment of the Consequences of Dam Failure
- Guidelines on Tailings Dams Design, Construction and Operation
The Conference theme “Dam Decisions: Past Experiences, Future Challenges“ is intended to challenge all involved in the dams industry to consider how asset management can be embraced as a comprehensive and structured approach to the long-term management of dam related assets to:
- Improve stewardship
- Improve communications and relationships
- Improve risk management
- Improve financial efficiency
Please visit the Conference Website for further information. If you have any queries, please do not hesitate to contact Leishman Associates on 03 6234 7844.
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8th ICOLD European Club Symposium - Call for Papers
Symposium on DAM SAFETY - Sustainability in a Changing Environment - will take place from the 21st to the 24th of September 2010. A pre- and post-conference excursion on the 21st and 24th of September
Abstracts due 31 January 2010.
Papers from New Zealand and Australia are particularly welcome.
More information on Call for Papers (pdf)
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2010 ANCOLD Technical Seminar: Safety Evaluation of Existing Dams
Melbourne 16 – 18 March: Crowne Promenade Hotel
Brisbane 22 – 24 March: Brisbane Marriott Hotel
Registration for the 2010 ANCOLD Technical Seminar, Safety
Evaluation of Existing Dams is NOW OPEN
TO REGISTER CLICK HERE |
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 Attached you will find further information about the seminar which will be conducted by three representatives from USBR (United States Bureau of Reclamation) www.usbr.gov
The seminar will run over three days in both Melbourne and Brisbane. Attendance is $1750 which includes the 3 day seminar, day catering, name badge and a set of the seminar proceedings. |
- September 15, 2009 – Paris
Short Course on Alkali Aggregate Reactions in Dams - This one day short course on dealing with alkali-silica reactions may be of interest. It is an updated, Europeanized version of the successful course given in Boulder, CO, USA last year.
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- 18 August 2009, Wellington, NZSOLD Symposium “Dams- Operating in a Regulated Environment”
- Proceedings now available
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- May 21 – 29, 2009
The 2009 ICOLD Annual Meeting (77th Executive Meeting and Congress will be held in Brasilia from 21 to 24 May 2009. Information is available on: http://icoldbrasilia2009.org/ingles/general%20information.htm
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- Joint NZSOLD / ANCOLD Conference 2007 “Dams – Securing water for our future”
- Proceedings now available
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- 23-25 October 2006
Hydropower 2006. Kunming, China
First Announcment and Call for Papers (321 KB PDF)
- 11-13 October 2006
The Water Conference 2006 – Enough for Everyone? NZWWA's official 48th conference and expo
- NZSOLD Symposium 10 August 2006
Wellington Festival & Convention Centre
New Zealand Society on Large Dams - One day symposium: Dams – Building and Owning in a New Era
For further details contact: Derek Wilshere, Technical Secretary, NZSOLD; Ph: (04) 562-7920 / (0274) 303-596; Email: derek.wilshere@xtra.co.nz
Symposium Brochure (46.3kb pdf)
Registration Form (Fax) (12 KB pdf)
Registration Form (Electronic) (Doc)
- 18th July 2006
During the 22nd ICOLD Congress, an INTERNATIONAL SYMPOSIUM ON
DAMS IN THE SOCIETIES OF THE XXI CENTURY.
Call for papers and deadlines for this Symposium. Abstracts should be submitted to the Organizing Committee before 30th September 2005.
More details on website www.icold-barcelona2006.org
- June 15- 23, 2006
The ICOLD Annual Meeting (74th Executive Meeting) will be held in Sitges, from 15 to 17 June 2006 and the ICOLD 23rd Congress from 18 June to 23rd June in Barcelona. Information is available on www.icold-barcelona2006.org
- 19-26
September 2005
SYMPOSIUM ON CFRD & 20TH ANNIVERSARY OF CHINA’S CFRD
CONSTRUCTION
Yichang ,China - Further details
on submission of papers
- 23- 26 Jan 2006
Challenge Programme for Water and Food , Working Conference Enhancing Equitable Livelihood Benefits of Dams using decision support systems Nazareth , Ethiopia. First Announcement.
- 17-20 October 2005
HYDRO 2005: Villach, Austria, “Policy into Practice”
Final Bulletin (418 KB PDF)
All countries with major water resources development programmes under way will be present to share their experience and future plans, and many countries will be represented this year for the first time.
We do hope that you will be able to join us again in Villach, for constructive discussions aimed at accelerating well planned hydropower projects, particularly in the developing countries.
Please note: There is an early booking discount if you book by 15 August, and subscribers to Hydropower & Dams are also entitled to a further discount.
If you intend to participate and require an invitation letter from us to support a visa application, please request this at the time of registering, and ensure that you register in good time. Thank you.
On-line registration will be available from 26 July (see details at end of booking form).
- 1-3 November 2005
International Symposium on Dam Safety and Detection of Hidden Troubles of Dams and Dikes. Xi’an,
China
Organized by: China Institute of Water Resources and Hydropower ResearchNanjing Hydraulic Research InstituteProvincial Authorities of Water Resources, Shaanxi Province
Co-Organized by:Chinese National Committee on Large Dams
Information available here (3MB DOC)
- June 6-10, 2005
United States Society on Dams
2005 Annual Meeting and Conference
Salt Lake City, Utah
“Technologies to Enhance Dam Safety and the Environment”
Web Site: USSD 2005 Annual Meeting and Conference
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- 11-15 April 2005
Brazilian Committee on Dams will hold the XXVI National Seminar on Large Dams in Goiânia, state of Goiás, in the Brazilian Central-Western region.
Themes and Call for Papers, Paper Guidelines
- October 18 – 20 2004
4th International Conference on Symposium on Dam Engineering , Nanjing China, Call for papers and Early Registration www.cipremier.com
- October 21 – 23 2004
International Conference on Soil Nailing and Stability of Soil and Rock Engineering, Nanjing China, First announcement and Call for papers www.cipremier.com
- October 27 - 29 2004
United Nations Symposium on Hydropower and Sustainable Development. Beijing, China
Further details on submission of papers and registration available:
Registration form (doc)
Announcement of the Symposium (doc)
- November 13- 17 2004
NZSOLD/ANCOLD Conference, Melbourne Australia: "Community Values and The Management of Dams". REGISTER ON LINE - www.leishman-associates.com.au/ancold2004
- October
24-28, 2003
ANCOLD Conference
- "Technological Development - Its Impact on Dam Management
and the Triple Bottom Line"
Hobart, Tasmania
Call for Papers ~ Conference
Form
- November
3-6 2003
Hydro 2003 – International Conference and Exhibition
- Hotel Croatia, (Cavtat) Dubrovnik Riviera, Croatia. Details
from the NZSOLD Technical Secretary or
- conf @hydropower-dams.com
- November 17-19
2003
4th International
Symposium on Roller Compacted Concrete (RCC) Dams, Madrid, Spain www.rccsym2003.org
- NZSOLD
Symposium - "Dams – Consents and Current Practice”
August 26, 2003 - Michael Fowler Centre, Wellington.
- June 16-20,
2003
ICOLD 71st Congress and Annual Meeting Montreal, Canada
CIGB-ICOLD – Montréal 2003
- September
22-2, 2002
ICOLD 70th Annual General Meeting Igassau, Brasil Iguassu
- September
26, 2002
International Symposium
on Reservoir Management In Tropical and Sub- Tropical Regions,
Igassau, Brasil www.cbdb.org.br
- October 19-25, 2002
ANCOLD Conference Adelaide, South Australia, ANCOLD
2002 Conference
- November 4-7, 2002
Hydro 2002, Development Management Performance,Merit Lima Hotel,
Kiris Turkey www.hydropower-dams.com
- November 3-9, 2001
NZSOLD / ANCOLD Conference on Dams "Dams - Development, Sustainability
and Performance"
- Auckland, New Zealand. - For Proceedings visit publications
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September 9-15, 2001
ICOLD 69th Annual General Meeting Dresden, Germany
