Analysis of arch dam-abutment stability by 3D deformable distinct elements

Yanshilixue Yu Gongcheng Xuebao/Chinese Journal of Rock Mechanics and Engineering

Volumn 25, Issue 6, 2006, Pages 1226-1232

  Zhang, Chong ^a   Hou, Yanli ^a   Jin, Feng ^a   Wang, Guanglun ^a   Zhang, Chuhan ^a  

^a TSINGHUA UNIVERSITY   (China)

Author keywords

3D deformable distinct element (3D DEM); Failure process of dam; Rock mechanics; Stability against sliding

Indexed keywords

ABUTMENTS (BRIDGE); CONCRETES; DEFORMATION; FAILURE (MECHANICAL); LANDSLIDES; ROCK MECHANICS; ROCKS; SAFETY FACTOR; SEEPAGE; SLOPE STABILITY;

3D DEFORMABLE DISTINCT ELEMENT; ARCH DAM-ABUTMENT STABILITY; DISCONTINUOUS MEDIA; FAILURE PROCESS; ROCK ABUTMENT; STABILITY AGAINST SLIDING;

ARCH DAMS;

EID: 33746788565     PISSN: 10006915     EISSN: None     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: None     Document Type: Article

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