Physical Modeling of Seismic Response of Makhool Dam Subjected to the Halabja Earthquake
Manar Hussein Ali,
Abdul-Hassan K. Al-Shukur
Abstract:Earth dam can be considered as the most ancient type of embankment dam that can be constructed with natural materials such as natural soils, rocks, clay and gravel. Zone earthfill dam is typically composed of two main parts: central core and shell that is filled with gravel and rock to strengthen the stability of the whole body of dam. Many reasons can cause the failure of an earth dam including hydraulic failure, structural failure and seepage failure. Earthquake failure can be considered as a structural fail… Show more
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