Development of a probabilistic methodology for slope stability and seismic assessments of UK embankment dams
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Published:2004
M. Eddleston, L. Beeuwsaert, J. Taylor, K. D. Gardiner, 2004. "Development of a probabilistic methodology for slope stability and seismic assessments of UK embankment dams", Long-term benefits and performance of dams: Proceedings of the 13th Conference of the British Dam Society and the ICOLD European Club meeting held at the University of Kent, Canterbury, UK from 22 to 26 June 2004., Henry Hewlett
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The introduction of the “An engineering guide to seismic risk to dams in the UK” in 1991 has led Inspecting Engineers to pay greater attention to the seismic risk of the dams they inspect. For owners of large stocks of dams, such as United Utilities (UU), this has resulted in the need to investigate a large proportion of their dams. In order to proceed in a structured way, UU commissioned a Panel of Experts to advise on a methodology to investigate and analyse their embankment dams and to establish the need for detailed investigation and/or remedial works.
Introduction
Deterministic Approach
Probabilistic Approach
Acceptability Criteria
Proposed Methodology for Probabilistic Slope Stability Analyses
