This course provides broad coverage of stability analysis for embankment dams. Topics addressed in the course include soil stress-strain behavior, shear strength selection, field and laboratory testing methods, slope stability analysis methods, slope stability analysis loading cases, seepage as related to stability analysis, and stability rehabilitation methods. The course includes several exercises to reinforce the information presented in le...

Open First: Building a Foundation for Choice and Security The demands-and opportunities-for government IT are at an all-time high. And open source collaboration provides the strongest foundation to help agencies meet critical demands in a smart, efficient way. Community-powered innovation gives us the most out of emerging technologies-whether it's modernizing applications and infrastructure, speeding application development, moving workloads t...

The Cyber Revolution: Great Disruption Leading to Positive Transformation In 2017 a revolution in cyber security is unfolding that will see hacking evolve supported by a supercharged connectivity with the IoT., bringing with it unmanaged risks. It’s anticipated Crime syndicates will take quantum leaps with crime-as-a-service, brand reputation and trust will be a target, all culminating in new regulations accompanied by new compliance ris...

Please join Gigamon and our partners for the 2nd Annual Public Sector Cybersecurity Summit. This half day event will feature a keynote address by former National Intelligence Director James Clapper, plus sessions on best practices and insights from government CISOs and cybersecurity practitioners. The Summit includes breakfast, lunch and networking opportunities.

Course Objectives The objective of this course is to provide a general understanding of conduits, valves and gates in the context of the operation, maintenance and design of dams and dam safety. Emphasis will be placed on issues related to the design, construction, and performance of conduits, values, and gates types commonly used at dams. Case histories and practical exercises will be used to enhance learning of the purposes and features of c...