Risk based approach for safety reviews of tailings dams and water management dams
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Join us for the lecture on Risk-Based Approach for Safety Reviews of Tailings Dams on Thursday, October 10th at 18:30. You can attend in-person or virtually. Register now at
www.eventbrite.com/e/940490120267?aff=oddtdtcreator
A flyer with more details and a QR code for easy registration is attached. Note that the Annual General Meeting will be held at the same venue at 18:00, and your registration for the lecture also covers the AGM
This presentation by Sam (Maysam) Safavian, Principal Geotechnical, Tailings and Dams Engineer at SLR Consulting, highlights how a risk-based approach enhances the safety review of tailings dams, safeguarding societies and efficiently protecting assets and reputation.
Quantitative piping risk assessment, utilizing the piping toolbox, offers a unified method to estimate failure probabilities due to internal erosion and piping in embankment dams. Developed collaboratively by the University of NSW, URS, US Army Corps of Engineers, and US Bureau of Reclamation, this method provides a robust framework for evaluating dam safety. A detailed case study applies a risk-based safety assessment, integrating quantitative piping assessment to evaluate societal risks from various failure modes. F-N plots illustrate risk levels, adhering to the ALARP Principle, while exploring implications and mitigation options for enhanced dam safety. Sam Safavian, a Chartered Civil Engineer with extensive experience in tailings and mine waste engineering, leads these efforts, contributing as a technical committee member of the International Society for Soil Mechanics and Geotechnical Engineering.
For a more comprehensive synopsis and further details about Sam's professional background, please visit the MinSouth website at minsouth.org.uk/event/water/
Registration for the AGM will be available closer to the date on Eventbrite. You will be able to register via Eventbrite after the 12th of September. Registration for this lecture will also register you for the AGM, and vice versa. For more information about this meeting and registration details, please visit this page - minsouth.org.uk/event/water/
