@inproceedings{cc9dab60edf040c8b8e4d56793c047a5,
title = "Reliability-based design of earth-fill dams regarding heavy rains and earthquakes",
abstract = "This research deals with a strategy for the maintenance of geotechnical structures such as earth- fill dams. Standard penetration test (SPT) N-values are frequently used to determine the soil parameters. Firstly, based on the statistical model for the N-values, the shear strength parameters are derived through the empirical relationships. Secondly, a reliability analysis of the embankments is conducted considering the variability of the internal friction angle and the seismic hazard. Thirdly, the probability of overflow of earth fills during heavy rains is evaluated. The rainfall intensity is dealt with as a probabilistic parameter, and the various rainfall patterns are tested by the Monte Carlo method.",
author = "S. Nishimura and T. Shuku and T. Shibata and K. Fujisawa",
year = "2015",
month = jan,
day = "1",
language = "English",
isbn = "9781138001206",
series = "Life-Cycle of Structural Systems: Design, Assessment, Maintenance and Management - Proceedings of the 4th International Symposium on Life-Cycle Civil Engineering, IALCCE 2014",
publisher = "CRC Press/Balkema",
pages = "1390--1397",
editor = "Mitsuyoshi Akiyama and Hitoshi Furuta and Frangopol, {Dan M.}",
booktitle = "Life-Cycle of Structural Systems",
note = "4th International Symposium on Life-Cycle Civil Engineering, IALCCE 2014 ; Conference date: 16-11-2014 Through 19-11-2014",
}