Embankment Dam Deformation during Earthquakes
Abstract
The design of earthquake-resistant embankments and earth dams is of great interest to geotechnical engineers in many parts of the world. Therefore, considerable efforts have been made to develop methods for assessing the capability of earth structures to resist earthquake shaking. Under static loading conditions. it is often considered sufficient to achieve a specified factor of safety based on limit equilibrium considerations. Deformations can he minimised effectively with good design followed by effective construction control. However, under earthquake loading, excessive permanent deformations may occur even if overall stability is maintained.
Fields of Study & Subjects
Dam Engineering and Safety
Geotechnical Engineering and Soil Mechanics
Seismic Performance and Analysis
Publication details
- Journal / source
- Geotechnical engineering
- Pages
- 187–198
- Publication date
- 6 January 2026
- Language
- EN
- Document type
- Book chapter