REMOVAL OF FLOATING DEBRIS

REMOVAL OF FLOATING DEBRIS Among the maintenance activities that Managing Authorities are required to carry out is the removal of floating debris. In mountain reservoirs primarily used for hydroelectric purposes, the removal of logs and branches is crucial for...

BEACH NOURISHMENT

BEACH NOURISHMENT Coastal erosion is the result of a series of natural or induced processes that modify the morphology of shorelines, leading to a loss of surface area in both emerged and submerged land over a given period, relative to the average sea level. In...

SLUDGE CONTAINMENT IN GEOTUBES (DEWATERING)

SLUDGE CONTAINMENT IN GEOTUBES(DEWATERING) Among the final disposal techniques for sediments removed through suction-dredging systems is containment in geotubes via dewatering. Dewatering offers a quick and definitive solution for managing sediments, even in the...

Desilting of Dams and Reservoirs

Desilting of Dams and Reservoirs The silting of reservoirs, resulting from the obstruction of a watercourse’s natural sediment flow, leads to a gradual loss of water capacity in the reservoir. The extent and rate of accumulation depend on the hydrological and...