The Influence of Construction Step Sequence and Nonlinear Material Behavior on Cracking of Earth and Rock-Fill Dams.

Abstract

The WES-Palmerton finite element computer program was used to make a preliminary study of the effects of construction sequence and nonlinear modulus on cracking in earth dams. Results of the nonlinear analysis are compared with linear elastic one-step analyses and linear elastic construction step analyses including low tension modulus. Linear elastic, one-step analyses gave the largest tension zone, and no tension zone occurred in the nonlinear analyses. No provisions were included for tensile strength of the soil.

Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
May 01, 1971
Accession Number
ADA033145

Entities

People

  • S. J. Johnson
  • W. E. Strohm Jr.

Tags

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Computer Programs
  • Computers
  • Construction
  • Dams
  • Earth Dams
  • Materials
  • Nonlinear Analysis
  • Sequences
  • Tensile Strength

Readers

  • Linear Algebra
  • Materials Science (Mechanical Engineering).
  • Structural Dynamics.