Seismic Hydrodynamic Forces on Rock Slopes
Publication: Journal of Geotechnical Engineering
Volume 110, Issue 8
Abstract
A finite element method of analysis for seismic response of fluid‐structure problems is presented. Displacement model finite elements are used in the fluid region, leading to simple fluid‐structure interface conditions. The methodology has been used in a parametric study of seismic hydrodynamic forces on rock slopes. Parameters considered in the study are: height of the slope; depth of water; slope of the rock face; and, the earthquake base motion. A method for evaluation of seismically induced movements of submerged rock slope is presented. Calculation of seismically induced movements are a major step in the evaluation of the seismic stability of submerged rock slopes.
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Journal of Geotechnical Engineering
Volume 110 • Issue 8 • August 1984
Pages: 1042 - 1058
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Copyright © 1984 ASCE.
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Published online: Aug 1, 1984
Published in print: Aug 1984
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