<p>In China the programs for developing the western region are carrying out successfully. Abundant hydropower potential, about 80% of the national total, is a superior resource in this region. The hydropower sustainable development is critical not only for ...

The seismic safety of 260 m high rock-fill dam in narrow and curved valley, located in seismically active area subjected to Maximum Credeble Earthquake (MCE) with Peak Ground Acceleration (PGA) 0.5g has been investigated. A sequential nonlinear static and ...