Seismic intensity measures and predictive equations for the evaluation of earthquake—induced crest settlements of earth dams

A Nardo, G Biondi, O Casablanca… - Earthquake …, 2024 - Wiley Online Library
In this paper the results of 2D dynamic finite element analyses of a zoned earth dam are
presented and discussed with the aim of detecting proper intensity measures able to …

Liquefaction characteristics of aging earth dam body by dynamic centrifugal model test

J Jin, S Lee - Soil Dynamics and Earthquake Engineering, 2024 - Elsevier
Earth dams have been damaged or even collapsed owing to earthquake liquefaction.
Although a liquefied foundation is a major factor affecting the safety of earth dams, the …

Influence of vertical ground motion on the seismic performance of an earth dam

A Nardo, E Cascone, G Biondi, G Di Filippo… - National Conference of …, 2023 - Springer
Earthquake-induced permanent displacements and distortions, as well soil mass
movements and cracks, may significantly affect the post-seismic serviceability of earth dams …

Evaluation of seismic-induced crest settlement of earth dams

A Nardo, G Biondi, E Cascone - … Engineering Challenges to Meet …, 2024 - taylorfrancis.com
In this paper an original empirical formula for the prediction of the permanent crest
settlement of earth dams is proposed starting from the results of a large set of 2D dynamic …

Coupled hydro-mechanical modelling of the seismic response of a zoned earth dam

O Casablanca, G Di Filippo, D Giretti… - Japanese …, 2024 - jstage.jst.go.jp
Global climate change is leading to prolonged periods of low rainfall followed by intense
thunderstorms, causing severe droughts in vital water resources like rivers and reservoirs …

Seismic response analysis of a zoned earth dam including vertical input motion

A Nardo, O Casablanca, G Di Filippo… - Japanese …, 2024 - jstage.jst.go.jp
Many existing earth dams were designed before the establishment of a seismic code or in a
period when the seismicity of the dam sites was approximately assessed. Accordingly, the …

[PDF][PDF] A seismic parameter for the prediction of crest settlements of earth dams induced by horizontal and vertical input motions

A Nardo, G Biondi, E Cascone - researchgate.net
2D numerical analyses have been performed with the aim of evaluating the seismic
performance of the San Pietro dam subjected to a large set of horizontal seismic motion and …