ABSTRACT
This research deals with a strategy for the maintenance of geotechnical structures such as earthfill dams. Standard penetration test (SPT) N-values are frequently used to determine the soil parameters. Firstly, based on the statistical model for the N-values, the shear strength parameters are derived through the empirical relationships. Secondly, a reliability analysis of the embankments is conducted considering the variability of the internal friction angle and the seismic hazard. Thirdly, the probability of overflow of earth fills during heavy rains is evaluated. The rainfall intensity is dealt with as a probabilistic parameter, and the various rainfall patterns are tested by the Monte Carlo method.
