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3-D Seismic Response Analysis Methods of High Core Rockfill Dams

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Based on dynamic triaxial test data of dam materials, a dynamic constitutive model is suggested. Combining with construction of a high core rock-fill dam, several key issues, such as dam seismic response, seismic slope stability, dam permanent deformation, filter layer anti-liquefaction, and dynamic strength of the core wall are analyzed using 3-D dynamic effective stress analysis method. Some useful conclusions and regularity are obtained in aspects of seismic response and anti-seismic properties. The analysis method and conclusions could be referred to the analogous engineering.

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    JingKui Zhang

  2. College of Water Conservancy and Hydropower Engineering, Hohai University, 210098, Nanjing, China

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Zhang, J., Zhang, L. 3-D Seismic Response Analysis Methods of High Core Rockfill Dams. Arab J Sci Eng 38, 839–848 (2013). https://doi.org/10.1007/s13369-012-0426-8

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