Advances in Dam Engineering

Expansion of water resources is a key factor in the socio-economic development of all countries. Dams play a critical role in water storage, especially for areas with unequal rainfall and limited water availability. While the safety of existing dams, periodic re-evaluations and life extensions are t...

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Other Authors:	Hariri-Ardebili, M. Amin (Editor), Salamon, Jerzy (Other), Mazzà, Guido, Tosun, Hasan, Xu, Bin
Format:	eBook
Language:	Inglés
Published:	Basel, Switzerland MDPI - Multidisciplinary Digital Publishing Institute 2020
Subjects:	History of engineering & technology arch dams probabilistic nonlinear seismic response correlation stochastic excavation movement field groundwater soil nail spatial variability alkali-silica reaction damage existing concrete dam finite element analysis temperature saturation degree dams endurance time analysis dynamic capacity failure seismic effects dam safety concrete dams structural safety and reliability finite elements earthfill dam central clay core downstream shoulder settlements long-term behaviour reservoir level fluctuations rainfall seepage geodetic monitoring concrete arch dams seasonal temperature variations crack prediction non-linear finite element analyses concrete gravity dams seismic fragility analysis uncertainty quantification performance based earthquake engineering stability assessment instrumentation earth dam health monitoring passive rock bolt concrete dam progressive failure
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