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C. Du* and G. Liu+

*Institüt fur Wasserbau und Kulturtechnik, Universität Karlsruhe, Germany
+Hydraulic Engineering Department, Tsinghua University, Beijing, P.R. China

doi:10.4203/ccp.18.1.4

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C. Du, G. Liu, "Finite Element Analysis of Accumulated Stresses Due to Dead Weight in RCC Dams", in B.H.V. Topping, (Editor), "Developments in Structural Engineering Computing", Civil-Comp Press, Edinburgh, UK, pp 33-38, 1993. doi:10.4203/ccp.18.1.4

Abstract

To understand more about the stress distribution due to dead weight in RCC dams, the 3-dimensional finite element analysis and the model experiment for a RCC dam have been performed, yielding new knowledge in this field. This paper describes mainly the computational aspect of this work.

The Accumulated Approach and the Conventional Approach are used in the analysis. The difference between these two approaches resides in whether the ageing effect of concrete and the construction procedure for RCC dams are taken into account. The results obtained through these two approaches are compared and discussed in detail. It is pointed out that the stress distribution due to dead weight in RCC dams is related closely to the construction procedure. The results obtained prove to be realistic and are useful for the design and construction of RCC dams.

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Front Page Browse CCP CSETS CTR IJRT Other Authors Search Purchase Guide FAQ Contact us	Civil-Comp Proceedings ISSN 1759-3433 CCP: 18 DEVELOPMENTS IN STRUCTURAL ENGINEERING COMPUTING Edited by: B.H.V. Topping Paper I.4 Finite Element Analysis of Accumulated Stresses Due to Dead Weight in RCC Dams C. Du* and G. Liu+ *Institüt fur Wasserbau und Kulturtechnik, Universität Karlsruhe, Germany +Hydraulic Engineering Department, Tsinghua University, Beijing, P.R. China doi:10.4203/ccp.18.1.4 purchase the full-text of this paper Full Bibliographic Reference for this paper C. Du, G. Liu, "Finite Element Analysis of Accumulated Stresses Due to Dead Weight in RCC Dams", in B.H.V. Topping, (Editor), "Developments in Structural Engineering Computing", Civil-Comp Press, Edinburgh, UK, pp 33-38, 1993. doi:10.4203/ccp.18.1.4 Abstract To understand more about the stress distribution due to dead weight in RCC dams, the 3-dimensional finite element analysis and the model experiment for a RCC dam have been performed, yielding new knowledge in this field. This paper describes mainly the computational aspect of this work. The Accumulated Approach and the Conventional Approach are used in the analysis. The difference between these two approaches resides in whether the ageing effect of concrete and the construction procedure for RCC dams are taken into account. The results obtained through these two approaches are compared and discussed in detail. It is pointed out that the stress distribution due to dead weight in RCC dams is related closely to the construction procedure. The results obtained prove to be realistic and are useful for the design and construction of RCC dams. purchase the full-text of this paper (price £20) go to the previous paper go to the next paper return to the table of contents return to the book description purchase this book (price £65 +P&P)
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