Resource

Steady‐State Strength Analysis of Lower San Fernando Dam Slide

Resource Type
Industry Papers and Articles
Reference Title
Steady‐State Strength Analysis of Lower San Fernando Dam Slide
Author/Presenter
Castro, Gonzalo
Seed, Raymond B.
Keller, Thomas O.
Seed, H. Bolton
Publisher Name
American Society of Civil Engineers
Year
1992
Date
3/1/92
Journal Title
Journal of Geotechnical Engineering
Journal Volume
118
Journal Issue
3
Topic Location
California
Abstract/Additional Information

An extensive reevaluation of the seismically induced 1971 Lower San Fernando dam slide is performed using steady‐state strength concepts. This investigation includes both field and laboratory testing and is carried out as a cooperative effort by four organizations.