Advances in Dam Engineering
Hariri-Ardebili, M. Amin
Advances in Dam Engineering - Basel, Switzerland MDPI - Multidisciplinary Digital Publishing Institute 2020 - 1 electronic resource (202 p.)
Open Access
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 the primary objectives in developed countries, the design and construction of new dams are the main concerns in developing countries. The role of dam engineers has greatly changed over recent decades. Thanks to new technologies, the surveillance, monitoring, design and analysis tasks involved in this process have significantly improved. The current edited book is a collection of dam-related papers. The overall aim of this edited book is to improve modeling, simulation and field measurements for different dam types (i.e. concrete gravity dams, concrete arch dams, and embankments). The articles cover a wide range of topics on the subject of dams, and reflect the scientific efforts and engineering approaches in this challenging and exciting research field.
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English
books978-3-03936-327-8 9783039363261 9783039363278
10.3390/books978-3-03936-327-8 doi
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 n/a
Advances in Dam Engineering - Basel, Switzerland MDPI - Multidisciplinary Digital Publishing Institute 2020 - 1 electronic resource (202 p.)
Open Access
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 the primary objectives in developed countries, the design and construction of new dams are the main concerns in developing countries. The role of dam engineers has greatly changed over recent decades. Thanks to new technologies, the surveillance, monitoring, design and analysis tasks involved in this process have significantly improved. The current edited book is a collection of dam-related papers. The overall aim of this edited book is to improve modeling, simulation and field measurements for different dam types (i.e. concrete gravity dams, concrete arch dams, and embankments). The articles cover a wide range of topics on the subject of dams, and reflect the scientific efforts and engineering approaches in this challenging and exciting research field.
Creative Commons
English
books978-3-03936-327-8 9783039363261 9783039363278
10.3390/books978-3-03936-327-8 doi
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 n/a