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Mathematical models for the dynamic analysis of concrete gravity dams
Author(s) -
Rea Dixon,
Liaw CY.,
Chopra Anil K.
Publication year - 1974
Publication title -
earthquake engineering and structural dynamics
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 2.218
H-Index - 127
eISSN - 1096-9845
pISSN - 0098-8847
DOI - 10.1002/eqe.4290030304
Subject(s) - gravity dam , mathematical model , geotechnical engineering , engineering , geology , structural engineering , mathematics , finite element method , statistics
The results from field tests on Pine Flat Dam near Fresno, California, are described. The results are then used in the formulation of a three‐dimensional mathematical model of the dam and a two‐dimensional mathematical model of one of the taller monoliths. The significance of these mathematical models in relationship to the behaviour of concrete gravity dams during earthquakes is also discussed.