August 2018

Probabilistic seismic assessment of arch dams in Turkey

Arch dams are of great importance in the world. In Turkey, there are 1200 existing dams with different types. Arch dams are important due to their economic resource in irrigation and water supply which are significant to the homeland security and the agricultural economy. Researchers have been carrying out various studies on dams and their seismic resistance especially after the earthquakes that occurred in the recent...

Author(s): Kasim A. Korkmaz and Asuman I. Carhoglu