Engineering and Design: Fracture Mechanics Analysis of A Gravity Lock Monolith

Abstract

This engineer technical letter (ETL) provides supplemental guidance on applying the principles of finite element analysis coupled with fracture mechanics to assess the safety and serviceability of existing concrete hydraulic structures (CHS).

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Dec 31, 1993
Accession Number
ADA403189

Entities

Organizations

  • United States Army Corps of Engineers

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Air Platforms

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Contour Integrals
  • Crack Tips
  • Elastic Properties
  • Engineering
  • Engineers
  • Finite Element Analysis
  • Fracture (Mechanics)
  • Geometry
  • Materials
  • Measurement
  • Mechanics
  • Modulus Of Elasticity
  • Pore Pressure
  • Pressure Distribution
  • Shear Stresses
  • Stress Intensity Factors
  • Stresses

Fields of Study

  • Engineering

Readers

  • Control Systems Engineering.
  • Facility/Structural Engineering.
  • Materials Science (Mechanical Engineering).