A review on existing methods to assess hydraulic erodibility downstream of dam spillways

Y Jalili Kashtiban, A Saeidi, MI Farinas, M Quirion - Water, 2021 - mdpi.com
In recent years, rock scouring or erosion downstream of dams has become an increasing
dam safety concern. Several theoretical, semi-theoretical, semi-analytical and numerical …

A reduced-scale physical model of a spillway to evaluate the hydraulic erodibility of a fractured rock mass

AS Koulibaly, A Saeidi, A Rouleau… - Rock Mechanics and Rock …, 2023 - Springer
The hydraulic erosion of the rock mass within dam spillways must be considered when
assessing the stability of dam infrastructures. As this erosion results from the interaction …

Effects of joint opening and block protrusion on the hydraulic parameters affecting rock block erosion in unlined spillways using a reduced-scale model

MH Wisse, A Saeidi, M Quirion, CO Nilsson - Acta Geotechnica, 2024 - Springer
Dam spillways permit the release of excess water from reservoirs; however, these structures
can experience erosion during these releases, causing damage to dam infrastructure. To …

Determining the Relevance of Commonly Used Hydraulic Parameters for Representing the Water Erosive Force in Rock Mass Erosion within Dam Spillways

AS Koulibaly, A Saeidi, A Rouleau, M Quirion - Water, 2024 - mdpi.com
Spillways are essential control structures in hydroelectric dams for evacuating excess water
during periods of high-water flow. These structures are generally excavated within a rock …

Comparison of existing joint orientation parameters and their effect on rock erodibility in dam spillways

MH Wisse, A Saeidi, M Quirion - Quarterly Journal of Engineering …, 2023 - lyellcollection.org
Rock mass erosion in unlined spillways causes significant structural damage and
necessitates expensive repairs. The rock mass is made up of blocks formed by various …

Effect of Joint Opening and Block Protrusion on the Hydraulic Pressure Around Rock Blocks in Unlined Dam Spillways

VR Karnati, A Saeidi, A Rouleau… - ARMA US Rock Mechanics …, 2023 - onepetro.org
Rock mass erosion has been a serious safety concern in recent years, especially in the case
of dam spillways. Rock block removal by uplift depends on the weight of the block, shearing …

Development of an equation for evaluating hydraulic erosive parameter of unlined dam spillways considering surface irregularities and geometrical parameters

Y Jalili Kashtiban - 2023 - constellation.uqac.ca
Rock mass erosion downstream of dams and hydraulic structures has been as a significant
concern for dam safety. This study offers a comprehensive review of erosion mechanisms …

Experimental Study of Joint Opening and Block Protrusion Effects on Rock Mass Erosion in Unlined Spillways

MH Wisse, A Saeidi, M Quirion - ISRM Congress, 2023 - onepetro.org
Rock mass erosion in dams' spillways can cause damages to the spillway structure and
result in expensive repairs. In order to study rock mass characteristics having an effect on …

[PDF][PDF] A Review on Existing Methods to Assess Hydraulic Erodibility Downstream of Dam Spillways. Water 2021, 13, 3205

Y Jalili Kashtiban, A Saeidi, MI Farinas, M Quirion - 2021 - academia.edu
In recent years, rock scouring or erosion downstream of dams has become an increasing
dam safety concern. Several theoretical, semi-theoretical, semi-analytical and numerical …

[ALINTI][C] Relative Importance of Rock Mass Geometrical Parameters on Erosion in a Dam Spillway Tailrace using a Small-Scale Physical Model 2022

MH Wisse, A Saeidi, M Quirion