Simplified Analysis of Concrete Gravity Dams Including Foundation Flexibility

Abstract

The objective of this study ws to develop a model for the flexible foundation rock beneath a dam and to incorporate this model into the finite element procedure and a two-dimensional model of the monolith, SDFDAM. To account for foundation flexibility, the theory of Flamant, assuming the foundation to be an isotropic, elastic half-plane, was used. The findings of this study indicate that it is important to include the effects of foundation flexibility in the seismic analysis of concrete gravity dams on the supposition that reliable foundation properties can be obtained from field or laboratory measurements. Concrete gravity dams, Foundation flexibility, Seismic analysis, Earthquakes, Simplified procedure.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Sep 01, 1989
Accession Number
ADA213160

Entities

People

  • James M. Nau

Organizations

  • North Carolina State University

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DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Army Corps Of Engineers
  • Civil Engineering
  • Computer Programs
  • Concrete
  • Contracts
  • Dynamic Response
  • Engineering
  • Engineers
  • Frequency
  • Measurement
  • Mechanics
  • Modulus Of Elasticity
  • North Carolina
  • Resilience
  • Tensile Stress
  • United States
  • Vibration

Fields of Study

  • Engineering

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  • Computational Modeling and Simulation
  • Geotechnical Engineering.