User's Software Manual for Inspection and Rating of Concrete in Gravity Dams, Retaining Walls, and Spillways
Abstract
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers operates approximately 270 navigation dams constructed of plain or reinforced concrete. The Corps also operates more than 350 reservoir dams, most of which are either concrete gravity structures or embankment structures with attachments and appurtenances constructed of plain or reinforced concrete. Many of these structures will require significant repairs to ensure safe and efficient operations. Modem engineering technology provides procedures for performing condition surveys, consistent and quantitative condition assessments, and database management. Combined with economic analyses, these procedures afford efficient maintenance and repair (M&R) budget planning through evaluation of the current condition and comparison of various M&R alternatives based on life-cycle costs. Collectively, these procedures are called the REMR Management Systems. This user's manual describes use of the software associated with the REMR Management Systems. Users familiar with Maintenance Management System software for other Civil Works Structures monoliths will find this program for the Concrete in Gravity Dams, Retaining Walls, and Spillways very similar. The system was developed for operation on an IBM-compatible personal computer that runs MS-DOS version 5.0 or higher. A hard disk drive is required with at least 20 MB of available storage capacity recommended. Memory of 640k RAM is also required.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Sep 01, 1998
- Accession Number
- ADA356606
Entities
People
- Stuart D. Foltz
Organizations
- Construction Engineering Research Laboratory