Kartal (2012Kartal, M. E. (2012). Three-dimensional earthquake analysis of roller-compacted concrete dams. Natural Hazards and Earth System Sciences, 12(7), 2369-2388.) |
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Investigating the seismic response of RCC dams. |
Nonlinear material analysis exhibited safer principle stresses in comparison to linear analysis. |
Gharibdoust et al. (2019Gharibdoust, A., Aldemir, A., & Binici, B. (2019). Seismic behaviour of roller compacted concrete dams under different base treatments. Structure and Infrastructure Engineering, 1-12.) |
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Investigating the seismic response of RCC dams. |
Estimation of the friction coefficient is a challenging aspect in the design and evaluation of the dams since it allows for the determination of the predicted mode of failure. |
Zhang et al. (2019bZhang, X., Shi, R., Dai, H., Liu, Q., & Zhang, X. (2019b). Simulation and Research on Temperature Field of Taishan Roller Compacted Concrete Gravity Dam. In IOP Conference Series: Earth and Environmental Science, Chengdu, PEOPLES R CHINA.) |
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Simulating the construction process of an RCC dam and calculate its temperature field. |
During cold seasons, natural waterhousing watering is used for pouring, whereas in hot seasons, control casting temperature approach and water-cooling measures are used. |
Zhang et al. (2019cZhang, X., Zhang, X., Yan, T., Huang, Y., Liu, Q., & Wang, X. (2019c). Experimental analysis and numerical calculation on equivalent strength of induced joints of different ages and weakening degrees. Journal of the Ceramic Society of Japan, 127(9), 642-650.) |
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Simulating the axial tensile test piece of RCC dam. |
During cold seasons, natural waterhousing watering is used for pouring, whereas in hot seasons, control casting temperature approach and water-cooling measures are used. |
Huang & Wan (2018Huang, Y., & Wan, Z. (2018). Study on Viscoelastic Deformation Monitoring Index of an RCC Gravity Dam in an Alpine Region Using Orthogonal Test Design. Mathematical Problems in Engineering.) |
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Introducing an approach for measuring the viscoelastic deformation monitoring index of RCC gravity dam. |
The orthogonal test method exhibited accurate results by means of deformation monitoring index since it takes into account the random parameters. |
Xia (2017Xia, S. F. (2017). Simulation analysis of temperature control on RCC arch dam of hydropower station. In IOP Conference Series: Earth and Environmental Science, Singapore, SINGAPORE.) |
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Simulating the analysis of temperature control of RCC arch dam. |
Controlling and reducing the formation of thermal cracking can be achieved through detailed thermal stress analysis. |
Zhou et al. (2016Zhou, H., Zhou, Y., Zhao, C., & Liang, Z. (2016). Optimization of the temperature control scheme for roller compacted concrete dams based on finite element and sensitivity analysis methods. Civil Engineering Journal-Stavebni Obzor, 3(14), 1-16.) |
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Introducing an approach for finding the optimum temperature monitor scheme of RCC dams using FE method and sensitivity analysis approach. |
The maximum temperature and tensile stress in the dam are highly affected by placement temperature (cannot exceed 15°C). |
Fang et al. (2017Fang, C. H., Chen, J., Duan, Y. H., & Xiao, K. (2017). A new method to quantify breach sizes for the flood risk management of concrete arch dams. Journal of Flood Risk Management, 10(4), 511-521.) |
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Suggesting a new approach for quantifying the breach size for prognosticating the failure of arch RCC dams. |
Estimating the failure likelihood of the dam by means of determining the breach size as a new structural reliability method. |
Kuzmanović et al. (2015Kuzmanović, V., Savić, L., & Mladenović, N. (2015) . Thermal-stress behaviour of RCC gravity dams. FME Transactions, 43(1), 30-34.) |
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Studying the behavior of thermal -stress state of RCC gravity dams. |
3D modeling can yield accurate thermal stress estimation and transversal joint distance calculation of RCC gravity dam. |
Li et al. (2015Li, M. C., Guo, X. Y., Shi, J., & Zhu, Z. B. (2015). Seepage and stress analysis of anti-seepage structures constructed with different concrete materials in an RCC gravity dam. Water Science and Engineering, 8(4), 326-334.) |
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Investigating and analyzing the stress field and seepage field of RCC gravity dams. |
Impervious layer in the three graded RCC exhibited poor seepage resistance, unlike two graded RCC layers which can enhance the seepage resistance performance despite potential seepage channel development. |
Abdulrazeg et al. (2014Abdulrazeg, A. A., Noorzaei, J., Jaafar, M. S., Khanehzaei, P., & Mohamed, T. A. (2014). Thermal and structural analysis of RCC double-curvature arch dam. Journal of Civil Engineering and Management, 20(3), 434-445.) |
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Developing a three-dimensional finite element code for the thermal and structural analysis of RCC arch dam. |
High tension stress is concentrated at the lower part and abutment boundaries of the dam. |
Tschuchnigg & Schweiger (2014Tschuchnigg, F., & Schweiger, H. (2014). 3D Finite Element analysis of a RCC dam. In 8th European Conference on Numerical Methods in Geotechnical Engineering, Balkema.) |
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Outlining the results of RCC dams in terms of the performance of its deep foundation. |
A critical decrease of deep foundation elements can result in a similar settlement behavior of RCC dam. |
Cheng and Zhang (2012Cheng, H., & Zhang, L. (2012). Study on Ultimate Anti-Seismic Capacity of High Arch Dam. Journal of Aerospace Engineering, 26(4), 648-656.) |
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Evaluating the ultimate anti-seismic capacity of high arch dam. |
Under earthquake, the weakest parts in the arch dam to form cracks are the arch end, middle and upper parts of the arch crown. |
Gu et al. (2013Gu, C. S., Wei, B. W., Xu, Z. K., & Liu, D. W. (2013). Fluid-solid coupling model based on endochronic damage for roller compacted concrete dam. Journal of Central South University, 20(11), 3247-3255.) |
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Establishing a fluid-solid coupling model of RCC dams using endochronic damage factor. |
Using endochronic theory and damage mechanics, the constitutive model of endochronic damage is derived that is capable of showing the real behavior of RCC compared to the elastic-plastic yield surface concept. |
Kartal (2012Kartal, M. E. (2012). Three-dimensional earthquake analysis of roller-compacted concrete dams. Natural Hazards and Earth System Sciences, 12(7), 2369-2388.) |
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Investigating the seismic response of RCC dam including nonlinear geometry. |
Nonlinear material analysis generates safer principal stresses with comparison to linear material analysis. |
Su et al. (2011Su, P. F., Wang, W. M., & Lu, X. L. (2011). STUDY ON SAFETY EVALUATION METHODS AND FAILURE MECHANISM OF HIGH ROLLER COMPACTED CONCRETE DAM. In Engineering Plasticity And Its Applications, 275-280.) |
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Investigating the safety assessment approaches and failure mechanism of RCC dams. |
For the safety evaluation of high dams, the safety coefficient approach gives accurate and reliable results that meet the engineering requirements. |
Zhang et al. (2011Zhang, X. F., Li, S. Y., Li, Y. L., Ge, Y., & Li, H. (2011). Effect of superficial insulation on roller-compacted concrete dams in cold regions. Advances in Engineering Software, 42(11), 939-943.) |
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Studying the effect of superficial insulation on RCC dams in cold places. |
Insulation board can decrease the tension stress zone and depth near the dam face along with preventing crack development on upstream and downstream faces. |
Li et al. (2010Li, S., Ren, J., Yang, T., & Chen, P. (2010). Analysis of the Influence of Concrete Mixed with MgO on the Mass Concrete Thermal Stress. In 2010 Asia-Pacific Power and Energy Engineering Conference, Chengdu, PEOPLES R CHINA.) |
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Studying the effect of Concrete Mixed with MgO on the thermal stress of RCC dams. |
Mixing MgO with concrete can result in simplification in temperature control measures and a reduction in thermal stress. |
Jia et al. (2010Jia, C., Shao, A., Li, Y., & Ren, Q. (2010). Analyses of thermal stress field of high concrete dams during the process of construction. In 2010 Asia-Pacific Power and Energy Engineering Conference, Chengdu, PEOPLES R CHINA.) |
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Analyzing the thermal stress field of RCC dams during the process of construction. |
Tension stresses decrease as getting closer to the upstream surface. |
Jaafar et al. (2007Jaafar, M. S., Bayagoob, K. H., Noorzaei, J., & Thanoon, W. A. M. (2007). Development of finite element computer code for thermal analysis of roller compacted concrete dams. Advances in Engineering Software, 38(11-12), 886-895.) |
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Studying the thermal behavior of RCC dams using FE method. |
Optimizing the temperature region locations can be done by changing the placing schedule. |
Xie & Chen (2005Xie, H., & Chen, Y. (2005). Determination of the type and thickness for impervious layer in RCC dam. Advances in Engineering Software, 36(8), 561-566.) |
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Finding the type and thickness of the impervious layer in RCC dam. |
The temperature distribution of the dam is significantly influenced by the thickness of the impervious layer rather than the type of material used. |
Chen et al. (2003Chen, Y. L., Wang, C. J., Li, S. Y., & Chen, L. J. (2003). The effect of construction designs on temperature field of a roller compacted concrete dam-a simulation analysis by a finite element method. Canadian Journal of Civil Engineering, 30(6), 1153-1156.) |
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Studying the influence of construction designs on the temperature field of RCC dam. |
Using temperature control measures, 20% of the maximum temperature in the dam can be minimized. |
Chen et al. (2001Chen, Y., Wang, C., Li, S., Wang, R., & He, J. (2001). Simulation analysis of thermal stress of RCC dams using 3-D finite element relocating mesh method. Advances in engineering software, 32(9), 677-682.) |
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Studying the thermal stress of RCC dam using 3D FE model relocating mesh method. |
Minimizing the placement temperature of RCC can be very effective in controlling the maximum temperature in the dam. |
Luna & Wu (2000Luna, R., & Wu, Y. (2000). Simulation of temperature and stress fields during RCC dam construction. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 126(5), 381-388.) |
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Simulating the temperature and stress fields during the construction of RCC dam. |
RCC dams can be constructed during cold seasons without the need for additional temperature control measures. |
Wang et al. (2011Wang, J., Jin, F., & Zhang, C. (2011). Seismic safety of arch dams with aging effects. Science China Technological Sciences, 54(3), 522-530.) |
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Suggesting a model for studying the time-dependent concrete degradation caused by chemo-mechanical damage within the life of an arch dam. |
Seismic safety of the dam is inversely proportional to aging effects, where the aging of an arch dam can lead to an increase in tensile cantilever stresses during an earthquake and thus more damage to the structure. |