General Report Session 7: Stability of Slopes and Earth Dams Under Earthquakes

The papers received for this session may be classified into five general topic areas; the number of papers in each subtopic area is shown in parentheses. 1. Slope stability analysis incorporating dynamic loading analysis methods (3) dynamic effects on soil properties (2) case study (1) 2. Dynamic response of embankment dams analysis methods (5) case studies (2) 3. Dynamic deformation analysis analysis methods adapted for a specific case (3) comparison of analysis methods (1) 4. Dynamic deformation or stability analysis incorporating pore pressure development or liquefaction considerations analysis methods (3) analysis methods developed for a specific case (2) case history of remediation (1) 5. Special studies hillside stability monitoring system (1) analysis of response of numerous dams to earthquake loading (1) A brief synopsis of each of the papers will be provided in the order indicated above, followed by an analysis and commentary on the significance of the papers