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Simplified method for the earthquake analysis of concrete gravity dams | |
Author | Wu, Jenn-kuen |
Call Number | AIT Thesis no.ST-81-22 |
Subject(s) | Seismological research Gravity dams |
Note | A thesis submitted in partial fulfillment of the requirements for the degree of Master of Engineering, School of Engineering and Technology |
Publisher | Asian Institute of Technology |
Abstract | A simplified method for the earthquake analysis of concrete gravity dams has been suggested by using a quasi-static method, which considers both the static equivalents of the maximum inertia and hydrodynamic forces exerted on the dam, and the foundation interaction effects. The basic mathematical model consists of a two-dimensional gravity dam welded to an elastic halfpence and a reservoir of constant depth extending to infinity in the up-stream direction. Assumptions and simplifications are necessary in connection with the idealization of the earthquake ground motion, the mathematical model for dam-reservoir and dam-foundation systems, the material behaviour, and also in connection with the analysis procedure. The resulting simplified method can be efficiently used for preliminary design purposes and requires only a fraction of the computer time that would be necessary for a dynamic analysis in the time or frequency domain, |
Year | 1981 |
Type | Thesis |
School | School of Engineering and Technology |
Department | Department of Civil and Infrastucture Engineering (DCIE) |
Academic Program/FoS | Structural Engineering (STE) /Former Name = Structural Engineering and Construction (ST) |
Chairperson(s) | Wireland, Martin |
Examination Committee(s) | Worsak Kanok-Nukulchai ; Pichai Nimityongskul |
Scholarship Donor(s) | Chinese Petroleum Corporation |
Degree | Thesis (M.Eng.) - Asian Institute of Technology, 1981 |