<p>This paper deals with probabilistic slope stability analyses of earth-fill dams. Hydraulic conductivity, unit weight, cohesion and internal friction angle of the soil are considered as random variables. Seepage flow through the dam body is solved by Monte ...

<p>Near-fault ground motions often possess distinct characteristics, which can have strong influence on structural response. These include the rupture directivity effect in the fault-normal direction and the fling step in the fault-parallel direction. A site ...

Understanding and prediction of the spreading of acid mine drainage (AMD) in groundwater and the breakthrough of acidity and heavy metals downstream of waste deposits are important for risk assessments of mining sites.