DESIGN & PLANNING

Investigation and design of potential cross dams have to be carried out as major activities of this component. Part B of the project comprises a study and preparation period on about 1 year to be followed by an implementation period of 2.5 years. During this period various gradual closures will have to be tested in reality leading to establishment of standard design criteria.

The study and monitoring phase of Part B will be followed by "Experimenting and Monitoring Phase". In the experimenting & monitoring phase a number of pilot cross dams of different sizes will have to be constructed. Monitoring activities shall cover monitoring of the:

•  Construction method and used construction materials;

•  Hydraulic load and structural stability;

•  Morphological processes;

•  Environmental impacts, etc.