Theoretical Manual for Analysis of Arch Dams

Abstract

This manual is intended to provide a theoretical background for the linear structural analysis of concrete arch dams. It is also designed to describe analytical procedures employed in the computer program, Graphics-Based Dam Analysis Program (GDAP)(Ghanaat 1993), and to provide an overview of the trial load method of arch dam design and analysis. The manual contains an overview and discussion of the general aspects of the finite element procedures, including system idealization, isoparametric element formulation, and solution techniques for the static and dynamic analyses of arch dams used in the computer program GDAP. This manual primarily deals with the linear-elastic methods of analyses under which a linear behavior is assumed for the concrete dam, impounded water, and foundation rock

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Jul 01, 1993
Accession Number
ADA269682

Entities

People

  • Yysof Ghanaat

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Energy and Power Technologies

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Computational Fluid Dynamics
  • Computational Science
  • Computer Programs
  • Construction
  • Coordinate Systems
  • Earthquake Engineering
  • Engineers
  • Finite Element Analysis
  • Geometry
  • Mechanics
  • Pressure Distribution
  • Resonant Frequency
  • Stress Strain Relations
  • Structural Analysis
  • Structural Engineering
  • Three Dimensional
  • Two Dimensional

Fields of Study

  • Engineering

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  • Computer Science.
  • Finite Element Method (FEM) for solving Partial Differential Equations (PDEs)
  • Hydrologic Risk Analysis and Mitigation.