Download or read book An Introduction to Earthquake Response Analysis of Arch Dams for Professional Engineers written by J. Paul Guyer, P.E., R.A. and published by Guyer Partners. This book was released on 2021-11-07 with total page 35 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Introductory technical guidance for civil engineers and other professional engineers and construction managers interested in earthquake analysis of arch dams. Here is what is discussed: 1. INTRODUCTION, 2. GEOLOGICAL-SEISMOLOGICAL INVESTIGATION, 3. DESIGN EARTHQUAKES, 4. EARTHQUAKE GROUND MOTIONS, 5. FINITE ELEMENT MODELING FACTORS AFFECTING DYNAMIC RESPONSE, 6. METHOD OF ANALYSIS, 7. EVALUATION AND PRESENTATION OF RESULTS.