Development of a platform for the integration of physically-based numerical models and data-based models to dam management.

This project was conceived from the idea of putting together numerical models and data-based models. This combination can offer a set of advantages in order to increase dam safety:

• Resulting numerical models will be more adjusted to real dam behavior and, in consequence, models will be more reliable.
  

• Statistically-based models could be applied at earlier ages due to the generation of time series using numerical simulations.
  

• The simultaneous analysis of both type of models will complete the knowledge about the level of safety in the dam.
  

• A methodology for the calibration of model’s parameters will be developed.
  

• Criteria for dynamic adjustment of emergency thresholds will be posed. This will permit an automated, up-to-date analysis of dam safety.
  

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This R&D project has been funded by: