Unveiling Seismic Design Criteria for Concrete Gravity Dams: A Comprehensive Assessment

The seismic safety of concrete gravity dams stands as a paramount concern in ensuring the integrity of critical infrastructure. This study carefully examines the seismic design standards for concrete gravity dams, providing a detailed examination of these criteria and their critical role in protecting these important facilities from seismic risks. It goes into the fundamental principles of seismic design requirements, taking into account elements such as geological characteristics, dynamic stresses, and how structures respond to them. Understanding these factors is critical for dam engineers, regulators, and stakeholders, as it influences their decision-making processes, engineering methods, and risk mitigation techniques. By giving insight on the complexity of seismic design for concrete gravity dams, this study helps to improve their resilience and safety in the face of seismic hazards. It addresses the challenges presented by complex nonlinear factors, including material properties and geometric considerations, emphasizing that meeting seismic safety standards requires accounting for both dynamic and static stresses.