Earthquake Engineering for Dams and Reservoirs

Earthquake Engineering for Dams and Reservoirs is a comprehensive book that covers all topics related to the inspection and design of dams in seismic areas. It includes international case studies, in full color, from regions with differing seismic activity levels, and features coverage of plate tectonics, seismic input parameters, reservoir triggered seismicity, seismic design and performance criteria, dams of various types, dams on active faults, spillways, gates, and equipment, earthquake-triggered landslides, rockfalls, seismic seiches, and instrumentation. It is essential reading for engineers, designers, dam owners, and managers, and students of engineering.

Format: Hardback
Length: 376 pages
Publication date: 25 September 2023
Publisher: Emerald Publishing Limited

Earthquake Engineering for Dams and Reservoirs is a comprehensive resource that covers all aspects of dam inspection and design in seismic regions. Drawing on the expertise of numerous distinguished specialists from around the world, the book addresses a wide range of topics that are of interest to students and professionals involved in this field. In recent years, research in earthquake engineering has accelerated in response to incidents worldwide where earthquakes have directly or indirectly impacted dams and their associated structures. This title brings together relevant data in one well-organized and accessible volume, providing essential information for decision-making in dam structure selection and understanding the challenges faced by existing dams and their mitigation strategies.

The book features international case studies, presented in full color, from regions with varying seismic activity levels. It provides comprehensive coverage of key topics such as plate tectonics, seismic input parameters, reservoir-triggered seismicity, seismic design and performance criteria, dams of various types (including rockfill, concrete, earthfill, liquefaction, hydraulic fill, and tailing dams), dams on active faults, spillways, gates, and equipment, earthquake-triggered landslides, rockfalls, seismic seiches, and instrumentation.

This book is an essential resource for engineers, designers, and professionals tasked with building, retrofitting, or maintaining dams in all seismically active regions. It also appeals to dam owners and managers, feasibility study writers, and students of engineering. By providing a comprehensive and up-to-date understanding of earthquake engineering for dams and reservoirs, this book contributes to the safety and sustainability of infrastructure in earthquake-prone areas.

Weight: 826g
Dimension: 243 x 170 x 20 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9780727766151