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An empirical method for predicting post-construction settlement of concrete face rockfill dams
In this study, employing a database of 19 concrete face rockfill dam (CFRD) cases, two prediction methods for post-construction settlement of CFRDs are presented. In the first method, post-construction settlements are estimated using height of the embankment. In the second method, characterization of the stress–strain behavior of the compacted rockfill layers during construction allows prediction of the subsequent stress–strain–time behavior of the embankment. Knowledge of rock particles strength is necessary in both methods. In the presented methods, settlements are estimated separately for each of the three life-cycle phases: before, during, and after impoundment. The presented results show that, in addition to addressing some limitations of previous methods, the proposed approach is precise and highly practical. It also allows a better understanding of rockfill deformation mechanisms. Apart from using this method for predictive purposes, the presented graphs can be used to distinguish unexpected settlement behavior of a CFRD during its post-construction lifespan.
An empirical method for predicting post-construction settlement of concrete face rockfill dams
In this study, employing a database of 19 concrete face rockfill dam (CFRD) cases, two prediction methods for post-construction settlement of CFRDs are presented. In the first method, post-construction settlements are estimated using height of the embankment. In the second method, characterization of the stress–strain behavior of the compacted rockfill layers during construction allows prediction of the subsequent stress–strain–time behavior of the embankment. Knowledge of rock particles strength is necessary in both methods. In the presented methods, settlements are estimated separately for each of the three life-cycle phases: before, during, and after impoundment. The presented results show that, in addition to addressing some limitations of previous methods, the proposed approach is precise and highly practical. It also allows a better understanding of rockfill deformation mechanisms. Apart from using this method for predictive purposes, the presented graphs can be used to distinguish unexpected settlement behavior of a CFRD during its post-construction lifespan.
An empirical method for predicting post-construction settlement of concrete face rockfill dams
Kermani, Mohammad (author) / Konrad, Jean-Marie / Smith, Marc
2017
Article (Journal)
English
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