The evolutions of practices of seismic slope stability analysis of earth embankment/dam are discussed in this paper. The basic concepts of various methods, salient features, advantages and limitations of each of them are elucidate. Methods for both stability analysis and deformation calculation are presented. Methods for calculation of deformation of post liquefaction stage are also briefed.

Cascading failures have become major threats to network robustness due to their potential catastrophic consequences, where local perturbations can induce global propagation of failures. Unlike failures spreading via direct contacts due to structural interdependencies, overload failures usually propagate through collective interactions among system components. Despite the critical need in develo...

The determination of |Vcb| and |Vub| from semileptonic B decay is reviewed with a critical discussion of the theoretical uncertainties. Future prospects and limitations are also discussed.

We have created a tunable mechanical nanoscale resonator with potential applications in precise mass, force, position, and frequency measurement. The device consists of a specially prepared multiwalled carbon nanotube (MWNT) suspended between a metal electrode and a mobile, piezo-controlled contact. By exploiting the unique telescoping ability of MWNTs, we controllably slide an inner nanotube c...

Considering the vulnerability of double-layer grid space structures to progressive collapse phenomenon, it is necessary to pay special attention to this phenomenon in the design process. Alternate path method is one of the most appropriate and accepted methods for progressive collapse resistant design of structures. Alternate Path Method permits local failure to occur but provides alternate pat...

The acoustic logging method is the most commonly used to qualify a cement job. It can be run several hours or days after placement and evaluates quality of bond (acoustic coupling) between casing, formation. measures attenuation sound signal as it propagates through formation returns sensor. This technique will help spot free pipe, partially bonded fully pipe. aim this paper analyses logs data ...

This paper presents a numerical model of an integrated 3D casing-cement-formation system, to evaluate the mechanical tensile and shear failure cement at casing-cement interface as pressure temperature conditions formation borehole vary during production. The which includes pressure, unlike others proposed, was developed by stages under finite element discretization compared analytical models. R...