Nonlinear dynamic analysis of arch dams considering contraction joints
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DOI: 10.1007/s42107-018-0021-8
Abstract: Arch dams are massive plain concrete structure, their stability and security are usually controlled by the tensile behavior and cracking of concrete. They are constructed as vertical monolithic cantilever elements separated by contraction joints filled… read more here.
Keywords: analysis; contraction joints; contraction; tensile stresses ... See more keywords
The Effect of Shear Sliding of Vertical Contraction Joints on Seismic Response of High Arch Dams with Fine Finite Element Model
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DOI: 10.1155/2020/4353609
Abstract: The contraction joints of arch dams with and without shear keys are simplified to be with no-slip condition and with relative sliding condition, respectively. Based on the Lagrange multiplier method, a contact model considering the… read more here.
Keywords: arch dams; model; contraction joints; condition ... See more keywords