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==Types of Analyses==
Engineers use many methods to analyze existing or proposed dams. This includes hand calculations, empirical methods, and computational methods or software. The complexity and data/resource requirements of these various analytic procedures varies greatly depending on the application and desired output. The following is a list of [[engineering]] analyses that are commonly used in design of [[New Dams|new dams]] or the assessment of existing dams:
Engineers use many methods to analyze existing or proposed dams. This includes hand calculations, empirical methods, and computational methods or software. The complexity and data/resource requirements of these various analytic procedures varies greatly depending on the application and desired output. The following is a list of [[engineering]] analyses that are commonly used in design of [[New Dams|new dams]] or the assessment of existing dams:
* [[Hydraulics | Hydraulic Analysis]]
* [[Hydraulics | Hydraulic Analysis]]
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* [[Slope Stability | Slope Stability Analysis]]
* [[Slope Stability | Slope Stability Analysis]]
* [[Global Stability of a Dam | Structural Analysis]]
* [[Global Stability of a Dam | Structural Analysis]]
* [[Seismic | Seismic Analysis]]
* [[Risk Analysis]]
* [[Risk Analysis]]
* [[Consequence Analysis]]
==Modeling Communication==
A critical aspect of any engineering analysis is communication. There are a variety of approaches and methodologies for most types of analysis, and it is important to owners, consultants, and regulators that clear communication is integrated in the process. Guidance and recommendations regarding both pre- and post-modeling communication are provided on this page: [[Modeling Communication]].





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A two-dimensional hydraulic model.

(Image Source: USGS, 2021)

Types of Analyses

Engineers use many methods to analyze existing or proposed dams. This includes hand calculations, empirical methods, and computational methods or software. The complexity and data/resource requirements of these various analytic procedures varies greatly depending on the application and desired output. The following is a list of engineering analyses that are commonly used in design of new dams or the assessment of existing dams:

Modeling Communication

A critical aspect of any engineering analysis is communication. There are a variety of approaches and methodologies for most types of analysis, and it is important to owners, consultants, and regulators that clear communication is integrated in the process. Guidance and recommendations regarding both pre- and post-modeling communication are provided on this page: Modeling Communication.



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