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A new design concept for arch dams taking into account seepage forces
Summary The loads acting on an arch dam are transmitted into the rock mass abutments in concentrated form by thrust. Seepage forces resulting from flow through the bedrock have the effect on the dam of leading to a pronounced interaction between the structure and the rock mass. It is shown that it is important to incorporate the effects of seepage flow into the analysis of the structure thus creating a step forward compared to current engineering practice.
A new design concept for arch dams taking into account seepage forces
Summary The loads acting on an arch dam are transmitted into the rock mass abutments in concentrated form by thrust. Seepage forces resulting from flow through the bedrock have the effect on the dam of leading to a pronounced interaction between the structure and the rock mass. It is shown that it is important to incorporate the effects of seepage flow into the analysis of the structure thus creating a step forward compared to current engineering practice.
A new design concept for arch dams taking into account seepage forces
Gell, K. (author) / Wittke, W. (author)
Rock Mechanics and Rock Engineering ; 19 ; 187-204
1986-10-01
18 pages
Article (Journal)
Electronic Resource
English
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