Engineering and Design. Gravity Dam Design

Abstract

The purpose of this manual is to provide technical criteria and guidance for the planning and design of concrete gravity dams for civil works projects. Specific areas covered include design considerations, load conditions, stability requirements, methods of stress analysis, seismic analysis guidance, and miscellaneous structural features. Information is provided on the evaluation of existing structures and methods for improving stability.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Jun 30, 1995
Accession Number
ADA402909

Entities

Organizations

  • United States Army Corps of Engineers

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Communities of Interest

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DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Civil Engineering
  • Construction
  • Construction Materials
  • Elastic Properties
  • Engineers
  • Failure Mode And Effect Analysis
  • Finite Element Analysis
  • Geotechnical Engineering
  • Materials Testing
  • Measurement
  • Mechanics
  • Modulus Of Elasticity
  • Plastic Properties
  • Pressure Distribution
  • Structural Analysis
  • Structural Loads
  • Test Methods

Fields of Study

  • Engineering

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  • Structural Dynamics.