An Introduction to Seismic Analysis and Modeling of Hydraulic Structures

Introductory technical guidance for civil and geotechnical engineers interested seismic engineering of hydraulic structures such as those associated with locks and dams. Here is what is discussed:1. PROGRESSIVE ANALYSIS METHODOLOGY2. METHODS OF ANALYSIS3. MODELING OF STRUCTURAL SYSTEMS4. EFFECTIVE STIFFNESS5. DAMPING6. INTERACTION WITH BACKFILL SOIL7. PERMANENT SLIDING DISPLACEMENT.