REHABILITATION OF ANCIENT DIVERSION DAMS OF KOR RIVER IN FARS PROVINCE, IRAN

The ancient hydraulic structures constructed on Kor (Araks) river are examples of the magnificent water engineering works achieved by the old Persian engineers. These structures were built centuries ago, yet some of them are still functioning well in controlling floods and diverting water to the farmlands. In this study some of the stability issues encountered in the rehabilitation process of Tilakan and Feizabad damsare discussed. Scouring depth and materials used for construction are evaluated in this study. The load conditions under which these stability analysis were made are also discussed.

Keywords:

ancient dam , Iran , Kor river