Resource

Earthquake induced deformation of earth dams

Resource Type
Industry Papers and Articles
Reference Title
Earthquake induced deformation of earth dams
Author/Presenter
Siyahi, Bilge
Arslan, Haydar
Organization/Agency
International Association for Engineering Geology
Publisher Name
Springer Berlin Heidelberg
Year
2008
Date
08/2008
Journal Title
Bulletin of Engineering Geology and the Environment
Journal Volume
67
Journal Issue
3
ISBN/ISSN
ISSN: 1435-9529
1435-9537
Topic Location
Turkey
Abstract/Additional Information

The paper summarizes the different modes of failure affecting earth dams as a consequence of earthquake shaking. A case study is presented to illustrate seismic deformation analysis using the Alibey Earth Dam, Istanbul, Turkey as an example. The dynamic behaviour, failure modes and mechanisms of failure of the dam under possible ground motions were investigated.