An investigation into the seismic behaviour of dams using dynamic centrifuge modelling

被引:9
作者
Saleh, S. [1 ]
Madabhushi, S. P. G. [1 ]
机构
[1] Univ Cambridge, Dept Engn, Cambridge CB2 1PZ, England
关键词
Centrifuge modelling; Dams; Dynamic response; Earthquake loading; Excess pore pressures; Hydro-dynamic pressures; CONCRETE GRAVITY DAMS; SIMPLIFIED EARTHQUAKE ANALYSIS; RESERVOIR BOTTOM ABSORPTION;
D O I
10.1007/s10518-010-9183-9
中图分类号
P5 [地质学];
学科分类号
0709 ; 081803 ;
摘要
Dynamic response of dams is significantly influenced by foundation stiffness and dam-foundation interaction. This in turn, significantly effects the generation of hydrodynamic pressures on upstream face of a concrete dam due to inertia of reservoir water. This paper aims at investigating the dynamic response of dams on soil foundation using dynamic centrifuge modelling technique. From a series of centrifuge tests performed on model dams with varying stiffness and foundation conditions, significant co-relation was observed between the dynamic response of dams and the hydrodynamic pressures developed on their upstream faces. The vertical bearing pressures exerted by the concrete dam during shaking were measured using miniature earth pressure cells. These reveal the dynamic changes of earth pressures and changes in rocking behaviour of the concrete dam as the earthquake loading progresses. Pore water pressures were measured below the dam and in the free-field below the reservoir. Analysis of this data provides insights into the cyclic shear stresses and strains generated below concrete dams during earthquakes. In addition, the sliding and rocking movement of the dam and its settlement into the soil below are discussed.
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页码:1479 / 1495
页数:17
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