Deformation and failure analyses of large underground caverns during construction of the Houziyan Hydropower Station, Southwest China
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DOI: 10.1016/j.engfailanal.2017.06.037
Abstract: Abstract During the excavation process of the underground powerhouse caverns at the Houziyan Hydropower Station, some failure phenomena (including split, spalling, ballooning and cracking of the shotcrete layer) occurred and posed a great threat to… read more here.
Keywords: houziyan hydropower; powerhouse; main powerhouse; deformation ... See more keywords
Vertical displacement estimation in roof and floor of an underground powerhouse cavern
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DOI: 10.1016/j.engfailanal.2018.03.010
Abstract: Abstract Vertical displacement (VD) estimation is one of the most important topics in construction of an underground powerhouse cavern. This phenomenon commonly depends on excavation progress and corresponding geometrical, geological and geomechanical conditions of surrounding… read more here.
Keywords: powerhouse; analysis; powerhouse cavern; vertical displacement ... See more keywords
Application and Practice of Variable Axial Force Cable in Powerhouse Truss Reinforcement System
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DOI: 10.3390/buildings13051271
Abstract: Long-span steel structure trusses are widely used in factory buildings. However, with the increase in service time and dynamic load fatigue, transverse cracks at the bottom of the middle span and oblique deformation of the… read more here.
Keywords: truss; powerhouse; cable; variable axial ... See more keywords
State-of-the Art-Powerhouse, Dam Structure, and Turbine Operation and Vibrations
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DOI: 10.3390/su12041676
Abstract: Dam and powerhouse operation sustainability is a major concern from the hydraulic engineering perspective. Powerhouse operation is one of the main sources of vibrations in the dam structure and hydropower plant; thus, the evaluation of… read more here.
Keywords: dam structure; turbine; powerhouse; operation ... See more keywords