Earthquake Engineering for Embankment Dams: Agenda


Earthquake Engineering for Embankment Dams: Agenda

Earthquake Engineering for Embankment Dams will be held in Austin, TX. All times are listed in Central Time. 

August 5, 2025

8:30 AM - 5:30 PM
Topics Included Today:

  • Performance During Past Earthquakes
  • Earthquake Basics
  • Seismic Hazard Assessment
  • Design Earthquake Ground Motions
  • Soil Behavior and Strength
  • Seismic Performance Instrumentation 

Lunch break at approximately 11:30 AM - 1:00 PM. Other small breaks may be included during the day. 

August 6, 2025

8:30 AM - 5:30 PM
Topics Included Today:

  • Geotechnical Exploration and Testing
  • Dynamic Response of Dams
  • Liquefaction Triggering
  • Seismic Stability Analysis

Lunch break at approximately 12:30 PM - 1:40 PM. Other small breaks may be included during the day. 

August 7, 2025

8:30 AM - 12:30 PM
Topics Included Today:

  • Post-Earthquake Inspection
  • Risk Analysis Considerations
  • Defensive Design Measures

Break at approximately 10:45 AM - 11:00 AM.

*Registered attendees will be provided with a detailed agenda before the course.