Dam Safety Although dams and reservoirs are important components of the national infrastructure, existing dams are getting older, and new dams are being built in hazardous areas. At the same time, development continues in potential inundation zones downstream from dams. More people are at risk from dam failure than ever before despite better engineering and…
Impacts of Plants on Earthen Dams Damage to earthen dams and dam safety issues associated with tree and woody vegetation penetrations of earthen dams is significant dam safety issue in the United States. Tree and woody vegetation penetrations of earthen dams and their appurtenances have been demonstrated to be causes of serious structural deterioration and…
Kansas Engineering Laws, Rules, and Ethics This course presents an overview of the Kansas statutes and regulations for professional engineers. It summarizes the requirements for professional engineers established by the Kansas Board of Professional Engineers. The course materials include Chapter 74 State Boards, Commissions and Authorities and Agency 66 State Board of Technical Professions. Learning…
Pond Design and Construction This course presents the requirements for building a pond including the owner’s responsibility for obtaining permits, performing necessary maintenance, and having the required safety inspections made. It reviews the state laws and the rules, and regulations established by government entities governing the installation of ponds. Learning Objectives This course is intended…
Wind Power for Utility Applications In the past 20 years, U.S. wind power capacity has increased continuously. With the federal tax credit and the emerging green market, total installed wind power capacity in the United States exceeds 6,000 megawatts (MW). However, the industry still faces many market barriers, some of which stem from utilities’ lack…
Central Solar Hot Water System Design Solar thermal systems are commonly used for the domestic water heating, space heating, (industrial) process heating, and even for cooling of goods and buildings. In recent years, numerous innovations in solar thermal technologies have resulted in cost effective large scale systems including integrated solar supported heating networks. Examples of…