DLS-212 Module 12: Seismic Considerations
Channel: USACE Risk Management Center
Date: 06/12/2022

Course Overview 
Throughout this training course, gain knowledge and understanding of best practices for the design of new embankment dams and the rehabilitation of existing embankment dams. Learn the critical components of embankment design, embankment dam failure modes and their importance in design, in addition to critical aspects of construction and geology and how to apply this knowledge toward embankment design. Participation in this course will provide support in the quality of embankment dam design, more timely delivery and more cost-effective products. 

Learning Objectives 
By the end of this course, participants will have a deeper understanding of embankment dam design. In addition, participants will be able to: 
•Understand the components of embankment dams 
•Identify embankment dam failure modes and their importance in design 
•Understand critical aspects of the site geology and how to prepare a subsurface characterization of the site 
•Understand the analyses required to support the design including settlement, seepage, filter compatibility, stability and seismic evaluations 
•Understand critical embankment design details including foundation design and instrumentation •Determine critical construction considerations 
•Develop an appreciation of previous embankment dam case histories to provide insight into future designs 

Module Objectives 
Explain the basics of seismic behavior of soils and embankments 
Provide overview of seismic analyses - Liquefaction triggering or large strength loss - Embankment deformation 
Describe material characterization requirements for seismic analyses 

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