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DSS Publications

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Journals, technical manuals, conference proceedings, and guidelines

Publication

Indian Journal of Dam Safety — Volume 12, Issue 2

Author: DSS Editorial Board
Published: 30/6/2026
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Publication

Manual on Pre- and Post-Monsoon Dam Inspection

Author: Dam Safety Society
Published: 15/3/2026
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Publication

Proceedings of the 42nd National Conference on Dam Safety

Author: DSS Secretariat
Published: 20/10/2025
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Publication

Technical Guidelines for Seismic Instrumentation in High Dams

Author: Bureau of Dam Standards & DSS
Published: 12/8/2025
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Publication

Standard Operating Procedures for Spillway Gate Automation

Author: National Dam Safety Authority
Published: 5/5/2025
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Publication

Emergency Action Planning: Handbook for Dam Operators

Author: Central Water Commission & DSS
Published: 18/1/2025
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Research Papers

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Peer-reviewed academic research on dam engineering, structural mechanics, and seismic analysis

Research Paper

Seismic Response of Concrete Gravity Dams under Near-Field Ground Motion

Author(s): Dr. P. Iyer, Dr. M. Rao
Published: 3/5/2026
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Research Paper

Probabilistic Seepage Assessment for Ageing Embankment Dams

Author(s): Dr. N. Bhatt, Er. V. Joshi
Published: 17/1/2026
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Research Paper

Machine Learning for Early Detection of Piping Failure

Author(s): Dr. K. Verma, Er. T. Nair
Published: 22/11/2025
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Research Paper

Thermal Stress Evolution in Roller Compacted Concrete (RCC) Dams

Author(s): Prof. S. Sengupta, Dr. H. Patel
Published: 14/9/2025
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Research Paper

Non-Linear Dynamic Analysis of Arch Dams Subjected to Reservoir Infill

Author(s): Dr. R. K. Mukherjee
Published: 29/6/2025
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Research Paper

Satellite InSAR Telemetry for Micro-Deformation Monitoring in Rockfill Dams

Author(s): Dr. A. Sundaram, Er. M. Das
Published: 10/4/2025
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Case Studies

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Real-world failure analysis, rehabilitation findings, emergency responses, and lessons learned

Case Study

Rehabilitation of a 60-Year-Old Masonry Dam in Maharashtra

Prepared By: State Dam Safety Organisation
Published: 8/6/2026
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Case Study

Spillway Gate Failure: Root Cause and Corrective Action

Prepared By: Er. V. Sharma, CWC Investigation Unit
Published: 2/3/2026
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Case Study

Emergency Action Plan Activation During Extreme Inflow

Prepared By: CWC Field Team & NDRF
Published: 14/12/2025
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Case Study

Post-Earthquake Remedial Grouting of Koyna Dam Overflow Section

Prepared By: Maharashtra WRD & Technical Advisory Panel
Published: 19/8/2025
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Case Study

Under-Seepage Remediation in Zoned Earthen Embankment via Plastic Diaphragm Wall

Prepared By: Dam Rehabilitation & Improvement Project (DRIP)
Published: 25/5/2025
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Case Study

Sediment Sluicing Efficiency in Run-of-River Himalayan Hydro Project

Prepared By: NHPC & Hydro Research Consortium
Published: 11/2/2025
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