Displacement sensors should be installed around the Mullaperiyar dam so that unexpected movements within the dam surface can be detected and precautionary measures taken, according to Prof. Hemanta Hazarika, a geotechnical engineer from Japan. Since the Mullaperiyar dam is made of lime, sensors can detect deformation of soil. So any unexpected movement inside the dam which may cause damage can be detected in advance. Read More

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