Name
Workshop: Failure Modes Analysis
Date
Sunday, October 25, 2026
Time
8:30 AM - 4:30 PM
Location Name
Tetra Tech Canada Room (608/609)
Description
Registration Required
Overview
Participants will discuss key methodologies introduced in prior CDA workshops and explore recent advancements in practical application and ranking of failure modes. The session is discussion based and includes breakout groups where participants will work through example applications to support practical understanding and provide feedback on the evolving bulletin.
Audience
The workshop is aimed at dam owners, consultants and regulators who want to gain a better understanding of the draft Part 1 technical bulletin on Failure Modes Analyses and the ongoing development of ranking techniques.
Details
A CDA Working Group has developed a draft Technical Bulletin – Failure Modes Analysis which details the identification and analysis of failure modes and failure mechanisms. The bulletin adapts a systems and functional analysis approach informed by established methods such as FMEA and PFMEA.
This workshop will present and discuss the current draft, beginning with a review of the general methodologies introduced in prior CDA Conference workshops. It will then highlight advancements made over the past year—particularly related to practical applications and the ranking of failure modes.
The session will be discussion-based and include breakout groups that will work through example applications.