Recognition of sediment instabilities in reservoirs using sidescan sonar and other geophysical techniques.

R. W. Duck, J. McManus

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Abstract

The use of sidescan sonar systems to study sediment mass flows and their positions in relation to engineering structures in reservoirs is discussed. Such investigations can help in the anticipation of potential dangers to valve gears or dams. Seismic reflection profiling may be used in the recognition of disturbed sequences and discontinuities such as incipient failure planes. (D.W.T.)

Original languageEnglish
JournalRiver Sedimentation III. Proceedings of the Third International Symposium on River Sedimentation
VolumeIII, S.Y. Wang; H.W. Shen; L.Z. Ding (eds.), University, U.S.A., Mississippi Univ., 1986, Session VI
Publication statusPublished - 1986
EventThird International Symposium on River Sedimentation: Central Theme, Esturaine and Coastal Sedimentation - University of Mississippi, Jackson, United States
Duration: 1 Jan 19861 Jan 1986

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  • Engineering(all)

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