Indian Institute of Technology Kanpur

Short Course on

SEISMIC DESIGN OF CONCRETE GRAVITY DAMS

3-6 March 2009, IIT Kanpur

 
 
 
 
Course Objectives
 

The aim of the course is to provide the participants an overview on seismic analysis and design of concrete gravity dams. At the end of the course, the participants are expected to:
 

  • Have an overall understanding of the seismic behaviour, analysis and design for gravity dams in order to enable them to plan and direct the construction activity appropriately.
  • Understand the methodology of seismic analysis and design.
  • Have a clear appreciation of how seismic design methodology for concrete gravity dams has evolved in the recent years.

 

Participants   Course Contents   Course Facultly

The Course is designed for:

  • Engineers engaged in planning, design, or construction of dams.
  • Senior professionals responsible for directing these activities.



 

 
  • Geological and Seismological Investigations.
  • Basics of Earthquake Analysis of Structures.
  • Traditional & Modern Methods of Analysis and Design, including Effects of Dam Geometry, Water and Foundation Interactions, and Damping.
  • Simplified Analysis and Design Procedure.
  • Computer Programs such as EAGD-84 and EAGD-SLIDE.
  • Risk-based Approach and Failure Mode Analysis.
  • Seismic Evaluation and Remediation Strategies and Case Studies.
 

The Course will be conducted by:

  • Professor Anil K Chopra, University of California, Berkeley, USA and
 
Together they will cover essential aspects  of seismic design of concrete gravity dams from theory to practice.

 

 

 
 
Certificate

 

Participants who successfully complete the course will be awarded a certificate.
 
 
Venue
 
The course will be conducted at IIT Kanpur.
 
 
Registration
 
The course fee is Rs. 12000/- (Rupees Twelve Thousand Only) per participant. It includes course material, lunch, and tea breaks. The fee is payable in advance by a crossed draft in favour of Course on Seismic Design, IIT Kanpur. Limited twin-sharing accommodation is available on first-come first-served basis at IITK Guest House on payment. Full-time faculty and post-graduate students of Structural Engineering may avail 50% discount towards the course fees.

Interested persons should send the enclosed Registration Form to:
 

Cdr. Suresh Ailawadi (Retd.)

Organiser, Course on Seismic Design

Department of Civil Engineering

Indian Institute of Technology Kanpur

Kanpur - 208 016
 

Phone:  (0512) 2597749
Fax:  (0512) 2597794
Email:  dams.iitk@gmail.com

      

Web: http://www.nicee.org/workshops/dam-course.htm


 
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