Recent advances in the seismic design and analysis of dams in Lebanon

No formal code for the seismic design of large hydraulic structures exists in Lebanon, and it is clear that the current status of knowledge and experience, as well as improved computer technology in recent years, call for a re-assessment of the safety of some structures. In this paper, the author studies four cases to review their factors of safety: one existing dam, two which are under design, and a water conveyance system.