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Linear analysis of concrete arch dams including dam–water–foundation rock interaction considering spatially varying ground motions
Author(s) -
Wang JinTing,
Chopra Anil K.
Publication year - 2010
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.968
Subject(s) - arch dam , canyon , foundation (evidence) , arch , geotechnical engineering , substructure , ground motion , geology , seismology , structural engineering , engineering , geomorphology , geography , archaeology
Abstract The available substructure method and computer program for earthquake response analysis of arch dams, including the effects of dam–water–foundation rock interaction and recognizing the semi‐unbounded size of the foundation rock and fluid domains, are extended to consider spatial variations in ground motions around the canyon. The response of Mauvoisin Dam in Switzerland to spatially varying ground motion recorded during a small earthquake is analyzed to illustrate the results from this analysis procedure. Copyright © 2009 John Wiley & Sons, Ltd.