Proceedings of the Fifth International DAM WORLD Conference - Preserving life through dams

Abstract

The DAM WORLD Conference Series serves as a leading forum for sharing the latest scientific and technical advancements, as well as discussing the key challenges and solutions facing the dam engineering sector. The inaugural DAM WORLD Conference took place in Brazil in 2012. The subsequent events, held inPortugal in 2015 and Brazil in 2018, were both highly successful. The Fourth International DAM WORLD Conference, originally scheduled as an in-person event in Lisbon in 2020, was instead held as an online event – the DAM WORLD Webinar – due to the global pandemic. The National Laboratory for Civil Engineering (LNEC) is honoured to host the Fifth International DAM WORLD Conference. Continuing the tradition of its predecessors, this event will provide a platform for delegates from around the world to exchange valuable knowledge and expertise. The theme of DW2025 is “Preserving Life Through Dams,” and we are committed to exceeding your expectations. Canada will be the invited country, with distinguished experts and representatives sharing their insights and advancements in dam engineering. In addition to technical sessions, the conference will feature keynote lectures and pre-conference oneday courses, all designed to enhance professional practice. The proceedings of the Fifth International DAM WORLD Conference will be published in two volumes. All included papers have undergone a rigorous peer-review process, and only those that were accepted will be presented at the conference and included in the official proceedings. The Conference Organising Committee would like to extend their appreciation to all the authors for their contributions and dedication in preparing and submitting their papers. We also wish to express our sincere gratitude to the members of the Scientific Committee for their thorough and thoughtful review of the papers featured in these proceedings. Laura Caldeira Conference Chair