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Materials for PVR Short Course and Training

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Author(s):

J. Zornberg, C. Armstrong

Publication Date

September 2015

Abstract

The materials for the Project 5-6048-03 short course and training include a presentation that goes over the basics of the Potential Vertical Rise (PVR) method (Appendix A). The presentation is based on the work compiled over the course of 5-6048-03. Notes are included in the presentation for the instructors based on the recommendations from the research team, providing guidance on the aspects that should be emphasized.
Appendix B includes a guidance manual outlining the typical steps for calculation of the PVR.
Appendix C includes the main changes to current standard, Tex-124-E, outlining the revised steps used to calculate PVR as well as notes on recommendations by the research team.

Report Number:

5-6048-03-P2

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http://library.ctr.utexas.edu/ctr-publications/5-6048-03-P2.pdf

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