Stability Analysis of Embankment Dams: Agenda
Stability Analysis of Embankment Dams is a virtual seminar. All times listed are Eastern.
October 7, 2025
11:00 AM - 5:30 PM
Topics Included Today:
- Soil Mechanics Basics
- Soil Stresses, Soil Compression /Consolidation, and Strengths of Soil
- Exercise No. 1 and Solution
- Field Explorations and In Situ Data Collection
- Laboratory Strength Tests and Strength Selection
Breaks will be provided at approximately 12:30 PM - 1:00 PM and 2:30 PM - 3:00 PM. Additional short breaks may be provided throughout the day.
October 8, 2025
11:00 AM - 5:30 PM
Topics Included Today:
- Limit Equilibrium Stability Analysis Formations
- Exercise No. 2 and Solution
- Instrumentation and Measurements
- Examples of Stability Failures
- Stability Analysis Loading Cases – Part I and II
- Exercise No. 3 and Solution
Breaks will be provided at approximately 12:15 PM - 12:45 PM and 2:15 PM - 3:45 PM. Additional short breaks may be provided throughout the day.
October 9, 2025
11:00 AM -5:30 PM
Topics Included Today:
- Stability Analysis Loading Cases – Part III
- Verification of Results
- What’s Most Important in Stability Analysis
- Introduction to Embankment Design
- Exercise No. 4 and Solution
- Seepage Through Dams and Existing Pore Pressures
- Drain and Filter Design
Breaks will be provided at approximately 12:30 PM - 1:00 PM and 2:15 PM - 3:45 PM. Additional short breaks may be provided throughout the day.
October 10, 2025
11:00 AM - 5:30 PM
Topics Included Today:
- Exercise No. 5 and Solution
- Improving Stability Through Drainage
- Slope Stability Remediation Approaches
- Summary and Review
Optional Session –Working with SLOPE/W to Analyze Embankment Demo (Last two hours of the day)
Breaks will be provided at approximately 12:00 PM - 12:30 PM and 2:00 PM - 2:30 PM. Additional short breaks may be provided throughout the day.
Registered attendees will receive a detailed agenda before the course.
