An Introduction to Static Analysis of Arch Dams


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Introductory technical guidance for civil engineers and construction managers interested in design and construction of concrete arch dams. This is what is discussed: 1. INTRODUCTION 2. DESIGN DATA REQUIRED 3. METHOD OF ANALYSIS 4. STRUCTURAL MODELING 5. PRESENTATION OF RESULTS 6. EVALUATION OF STRESS RESULTS.




An Introduction to Static Analysis of Arch Dams for Professional Engineers


Book Description

Introductory technical guidance for civil engineers and other professional engineers interested in static analysis of arch dams. Here is what is discussed: 1. INTRODUCTION, 2. DESIGN DATA REQUIRED, 3. METHOD OF ANALYSIS, 4. STRUCTURAL MODELING, 5. PRESENTATION OF RESULTS, 6. EVALUATION OF STRESS RESULTS.




An Introduction to Static Analysis of Arch Dams


Book Description

This publication provides introductory technical guidance for civil engineers and other professional engineers and construction managers interested in learning about static analysis of concrete arch dams. Here is what is discussed: 1. INTRODUCTION, 2. DESIGN DATA REQUIRED, 3. METHOD OF ANALYSIS, 4. STRUCTURAL MODELING, 5. PRESENTATION OF RESULTS, 6. EVALUATION OF STRESS RESULTS




An Introduction to Earthquake Response Analysis of Arch Dams for Professional Engineers


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Introductory technical guidance for civil engineers and other professional engineers and construction managers interested in earthquake analysis of arch dams. Here is what is discussed: 1. INTRODUCTION, 2. GEOLOGICAL-SEISMOLOGICAL INVESTIGATION, 3. DESIGN EARTHQUAKES, 4. EARTHQUAKE GROUND MOTIONS, 5. FINITE ELEMENT MODELING FACTORS AFFECTING DYNAMIC RESPONSE, 6. METHOD OF ANALYSIS, 7. EVALUATION AND PRESENTATION OF RESULTS.




An Introduction to Arch Dam Construction for Professional Engineers


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Introductory technical guidance for civil engineers and other professional engineers and construction managers interested in construction of concrete arch dams. Here is what is discussed: 1. STRUCTURAL PROPERTIES OF CONCRETE FOR ARCH DAM CONSTRUCTION , 2. CONSTRUCTION.




An Introduction to Foundation Investigations for Arch Dams for Professional Engineers


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Introductory technical guidance for civil engineers, geotechnical engineers and other professional engineers and construction managers interested in foundation investigations for arch dams. Here is what is discussed: 1. INTRODUCTION, 2. SITE SELECTION INVESTIGATIONS, 3. GEOLOGICAL INVESTIGATIONS OF SELECTED DAM SITE, 4. ROCK MECHANICS INVESTIGATIONS, 5. ROCK MECHANICS ANALYSE.




An Introduction to Temperature Studies for Arch Dams for Professional Engineers


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Introductory technical guidance for civil engineers and construction managers interested in temperature studies for concrete arch dams. Here is what is discussed: 1. INTRODUCTION, 2. OPERATIONAL TEMPERATURE STUDIES, 3. CONSTRUCTION TEMPERATURES STUDIES.




An Introduction to Safety of Small Dams for Professional Engineers


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Introductory technical guidance for civil engineers and other professional engineers and construction managers interested in safety of small dams. Here is what is discussed: 1. INTRODUCTION, 2. PRINCIPLES AND CONCEPTS, 3. PERIODIC DAM SAFETY EVALUATIONS, 4. TECHNICAL ANALYSES.




An Introduction to Seismic Analysis of Hydraulic Structures for Professional Engineers


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Introductory technical guidance for civil engineers and structural engineers interested in design of hydraulic structures for dams and other water resources projects. Here is what is discussed: 1. PROGRESSIVE ANALYSIS METHODOLOGY, 2. METHODS OF ANALYSIS, 3. MODELING OF STRUCTURAL SYSTEMS, 4. EFFECTIVE STIFFNESS., 5. DAMPING, 6. INTERACTION WITH BACKFILL SOIL, 7. PERMANENT SLIDING DISPLACEMENT.




An Introduction to Analytical Modeling of Hydraulic Structures for Professional Engineers


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Introductory technical guidance for civil engineers interested in analytical modeling of hydraulic structures. Here is what is discussed: 1. INTRODUCTION, 2. TYPES OF CONCRETE HYDRAULIC STRUCTURES, 3. CONCRETE GRAVITY DAMS, 4. CONCRETE ARCH DAMS, 5. INTAKE-OUTLET TOWERS, 6. U-FRAME AND W-FRAME NAVIGATION LOCKS, 7. MASSIVE CONCRETE LOCK WALLS, 8. MASSIVE CONCRETE GUIDE WALLS, 9. ANALYTICAL MODELING PROCEDUR, 10. SUBSTRUCTURE METHOD, 11. STANDARD FINITE ELEMENT METHOD, 12. CONCRETE GRAVITY DAMS, 13. CONCRETE ARCH DAMS, 14. INTAKE-OUTLET TOWERS, 15. U-FRAME AND W-FRAME NAVIGATION LOCKS, 16. MASSIVE CONCRETE LOCK WALLS, 17. MASSIVE CONCRETE GUIDE WALLS.