Article 2024 · 12 citations

Concrete Deterioration Effects on Dynamic Behavior of Gravity Dam-Reservoir Interaction Problems

Rasa, Ahmad Yami, Budak, Ahmet, Duzgun, Oguz Akin

Abstract

PurposeIn this paper, the dynamic behavior of ageing concrete gravity dam-reservoir interaction problem is investigated over the ages. The effects of ageing in concrete due to chemo-mechanical actions and the variation of sediment thicknesses over the ages are included in the numerical model.MethodsThe coupled two-dimensional finite element (FE) equations of motion for the problem are written in FORTRAN 90 programming language and are solved using direct method. The reservoir domain, in the problem, includes the compressibility and sloshing behavior of water incorporating the Lagrangian approach.ResultsThe dynamic responses of the dam such as horizontal and vertical displacements along with the fundamental periods, in its life-span, elongate due to the deterioration of concrete which decrease the seismic safety of the dam.ConclusionThe stress level at the ageing dam body differs depending on the fundamental period of the dam. Besides, there is a certain fundamental period value in which the dam body suffers from the extreme responses during its lifespan. Therefore, it is recommended that this period value should be considered in the seismic safety and design of concrete gravity dams.

Keywords

Dam-reservoir interaction Ageing concrete gravity dam Dynamic analysis Lagrangian approach Chemo-mechanical actions Infinite fluid elements COUPLED CHEMOMECHANICAL DETERIORATION CEMENTITIOUS MATERIALS FINITE EARTHQUAKE ELEMENTS LAYERS

WoS Categories

Engineering, Mechanical Mechanics

Citation

Journal: JOURNAL OF VIBRATION ENGINEERING & TECHNOLOGIES
Year: 2024
Volume: 12
Issue: 1
Pages: 259-278
ISSN: 2523-3920
eISSN: 2523-3939
DOI: 10.1007/s42417-022-00842-z
WoS UID: WOS:000919136400001

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