Evaluation of geometric effect on the Pseudo-static seismic coefficient in embankment dams

Selection of appropriate seismic coefficients considering the geometry, stiffness and damping of materials is the foremost part of analysis in Pseudo-static approach. So Masjed Soleiman dam for a case study has been selected. Finite Element model of Masjed Soleiman dam has been constructed in GeoStudio-Geoslope software. Also in constructing of finite element model, has been used of Mohr-Coulomb failure criterion for body of dam