Numerical Modeling of the Effects of Toe Configuration on Throughflow in Rockfill Dams

被引:7
作者
Smith, Nils Solheim [1 ]
Ravindra, Ganesh H. R. [1 ,2 ]
Sigtryggsdottir, Fjola Guorun [1 ]
机构
[1] Norwegian Univ Sci & Technol NTNU, Dept Civil & Environm Engn, SP Andersens Veg 5, N-7491 Trondheim, Norway
[2] Kommunalteknikk, Dept Water & Wastewater, Erling Skakkes Gate 14, N-7013 Trondheim, Norway
关键词
rockfill dams; dam safety; throughflow; numerical modeling; non-Darcy flow; HYDRAULIC CONDUCTIVITY; FLOW;
D O I
10.3390/w13131726
中图分类号
X [环境科学、安全科学];
学科分类号
08 ; 0830 ;
摘要
The rockfill toe structure situated within the downstream slope of rockfill dams is an integral part of a defense mechanism safeguarding the dam structure in throughflow situations. Recent studies have concluded that the rockfill toe structure can have significant impacts on throughflow development and stability of rockfill dams under scenarios of accidental throughflow caused by overtopping of the dam core. The ability to numerically model the effect of various toe configurations on flow through rockfill dams can support the design of effective toe drainage structures for rockfill dams. Development and calibration of a reliable numerical modeling tool in this regard has been challenging owing to lack of availability of extensive datasets from physical modeling investigations. This study further employs datasets gathered by a recent physical modeling study investigating the effects of various toe configurations on throughflow development in rockfill dam models. A commercial numerical seepage modeling tool with an option for non-Darcy flow was calibrated against the datasets with good calibration metrics. The study is novel in providing a rare report on the usage of this option. The calibrated tool can further be employed to carry out a wide array of simulations to arrive at an ideal design for a toe structure for rockfill dams and for assessment of hydraulic performance of toe structures.
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