CDA (Canadian Dam Association) and UCOLD (Uganda Committee on Large Dams) collaborated in presenting this free webinar targeted at Professionals and Young Professionals in the ICOLD community and others interested in the topic of AAR. The webinar moderator was CDA’s Mayari Bernard-Garcia, ing., M.A.Sc., PhD, Hydrological, hydraulic and dam safety engineer at AtkinsRéalis. Opening remarks on the Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between CDA and UCOLD were given by Jean-Pierre Tournier, ing., PhD, Expert Advisor of Hydroelectric Developments at Hydro-Québec. Highlights on the significance of the MOU were given by Fredrick Wasike, P.Eng, Manager, Dam Safety and Water Resources at Uganda Electricity Generation Company Limited (UEGCL). Klun Mateja, ICOLD YP Board Chair, provided information about the ICOLD Young Professionals Network. A presentation of how AAR affects some dams in Uganda was provided by Patsheba Ayebare, Dam Safety Engineer, from UEGCL. A technical introduction to alkali-aggregate reaction (AAR) was presented by Gurinderbir Sooch, M.A.Sc, P.Eng, Director, Hydropower and Dams with Hatch. Example projects wwere discussed to illustrate issues and problems with dams in Canada and USA. The webinar concluded with a short Q&A / Discussion session.
27 июн 2024
