Research Article
May 1974
Seismic Stability of Upper San Leandro Dam
Authors: Bernard B. Gordon, F.ASCE, David J. Dayton, M.ASCE, and Khosrow Sadigh, AM.ASCEAuthor Affiliations
Publication: Journal of the Geotechnical Engineering Division
Volume 100, Issue 5
Abstract
The dam was analyzed using stability analysis techniques based upon postulated ground motion patterns, dynamic as well as static soil properties, and saturation patterns. The study was initiated because of concern over safety considerations for such dams in seismically active areas. The near catastrophe of the Lower San Fernando Dam in the San Fernando earthquake of February, 1971, highlighted the vulnerability and the consequence of failure of such structures. Several reservoir water levels, a range of material properties, and three postulated earthquake motions originating on two major faults were considered. The significant results of the investigation are summarized in two figures: one which shows the effect on stability of variations in dynamic modulus values on the potential behavior; the other shows the effect on stability of variations in maximum rock acceleration.
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Journal of the Geotechnical Engineering Division
Volume 100 • Issue 5 • May 1974
Pages: 523 - 545
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© 1974 American Society of Civil Engineers.
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Published in print: May 1974
Published online: Feb 10, 2021
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Bernard B. Gordon, F.ASCE
Assoc., Woodward-Lundgren and Assos., Oakland, Calif
David J. Dayton, M.ASCE
Supervisor, Materials Engrg. Sect., East Bay Municipal Utility Dist., Oakland, Calif
Khosrow Sadigh, AM.ASCE
Project Engr., Woodward-Lundgren and Assocs., Oakland, Calif
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