Download or read book An Introduction to Seismic Analysis and Modeling of Hydraulic Structures written by J. Paul Guyer, P.E., R.A. and published by Guyer Partners. This book was released on 2018-10-31 with total page 32 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Introductory technical guidance for civil and geotechnical engineers interested seismic engineering of hydraulic structures such as those associated with locks and dams. Here is what is discussed: 1. PROGRESSIVE ANALYSIS METHODOLOGY 2. METHODS OF ANALYSIS 3. MODELING OF STRUCTURAL SYSTEMS 4. EFFECTIVE STIFFNESS 5. DAMPING 6. INTERACTION WITH BACKFILL SOIL 7. PERMANENT SLIDING DISPLACEMENT.