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Dam on active fault


I would like to know that is it feasible to construct a dam on an active fault and which considerations should be regarded in design of the dam in such condition? I'm looking for any reference on this topic.

Dams & Embankments Soil Mechanics / Geotechnical

Asked 10/06/2006 18:44, updated: 26/09/2017 15:15
Anna Annaghannad

3 Answers

Votes: 1

Johnjohn

Everything is possible. Engineers have been making mistakes since the beginning of the profession. Reference: the Chi-Chi earthquake (China), and the destruction of a dam there. Find the picture on the net
Votes: 1

Jgingery

No project is without risk. If you want to take a stab a quantifying it, a good starting point is: Bray, Jonathan D. [1990]
Votes: 1

Ljmtidilgw

You have to be very careful when you shoose a dam site located near the active fault. I prefer to relocate the site. The reservoir induced earthquake is one concern and active fault may cause earthquake which impact the dam structures is another issue.
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