Research into the hydrodynamic forces and pressures acting within stepped masonry spillways

Following the failures of the stepped masonry spillways at Boltby and Ulley reservoirs in 2006 and 2007 respectively, the Environment Agency commissioned a research project to clarify the measures required to ensure the security of stepped masonry spillways under flood conditions. This paper discuss...

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Published in:Dams & reservoirs 2010-03, Vol.20 (1), p.17-26
Main Author: Winter, Clare
Format: Article
Language:English
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Summary:Following the failures of the stepped masonry spillways at Boltby and Ulley reservoirs in 2006 and 2007 respectively, the Environment Agency commissioned a research project to clarify the measures required to ensure the security of stepped masonry spillways under flood conditions. This paper discusses the research undertaken, summarising its findings and the recommendations made.
ISSN:1368-1494
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DOI:10.1680/dare.2010.20.1.17