Title: Study on the effect of the binding quality of transverse joints on the structure of arch dam
Abstract: The GAP elements in MSC/NASTRAN can simulate the stresses and conditions of the joints with initial opening. An analysis by using the GAP element is performed to study the effects of different transverse joint's gaps on the structural stresses of arch dam under static water pressure. The analysis results showed that the displacements and stresses of arch dam become much worse as the openings increase. Such exacerbation depends on the location and the amount of the gap opening. Therefore, during the construction period of arch dam, it is very important to avoid the gaps caused by poor binding quality of transverse joints.
Publication Year: 2001
Publication Date: 2001-01-01
Language: en
Type: article
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