Application of an Engineer of Record (EoR) for safety benefits in water storage dams
André Carlos Silva,
Igor Gonzaga Martins Santos,
Adriano Silva Bastos
et al.
Abstract:The dam safety depends heavily on the organizational structure, the developer’s philosophy, and the involved actor’s technical responsibility. In this context, the present research aimed to: introduce the concept of Engineer of Record (EoR); discuss their influence on the continuous improvement of dam safety, propose a work plan for this professional applicable to water storage dams, and estimate the costs associated with their team. Since mining dams have experienced recent accidents, safety laws, and methodo… Show more
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