Probabilistic seismic demand model and optimal intensity measure for concrete dams

MA Hariri-Ardebili, VE Saouma - Structural Safety, 2016 - Elsevier
This paper addresses the probabilistic seismic demand model (PSDM) which is the
relationship between the intensity measure (IM)(such as spectral acceleration) and the …

State-of-the art-powerhouse, dam structure, and turbine operation and vibrations

ZM Yaseen, AMS Ameen, MS Aldlemy, M Ali… - Sustainability, 2020 - mdpi.com
Dam and powerhouse operation sustainability is a major concern from the hydraulic
engineering perspective. Powerhouse operation is one of the main sources of vibrations in …

[HTML][HTML] Cracks in Arch Dams: an overview of documented instances

A Conde, MÁ Toledo, E Salete - Applied Sciences, 2024 - mdpi.com
It is essential to understand how failure mechanisms work in arch dams and, in particular,
their most common manifestation: cracking. In this paper, the different types of cracking are …

Study on crack formation and propagation in the galleries of the Dagangshan high arch dam in Southwest China based on microseismic monitoring and numerical …

D Zhuang, K Ma, C Tang, X Cui, G Yang - International Journal of Rock …, 2019 - Elsevier
The Dagangshan high arch dam, located in the area with complicated geological conditions
and extremely high seismic intensity in Southwest China, has received substantial attention …

Damage mechanism of model arch dam subjected to far-field underwater explosion

H Jiang, W Lu, G Wang, L Wu, J Liu - Engineering Structures, 2025 - Elsevier
The dynamic response and damage modes of arch dams subjected to explosions are key
topics having been extensively researched in recent years. However, the majority of …

Multi-arch dam safety evaluation based on statistical analysis and numerical simulation

Q He, C Gu, S Valente, E Zhao, X Liu, D Yuan - Scientific Reports, 2022 - nature.com
The Foziling multi-arch dam, one of the few multi-arch dams in the world, was built on the
bedrock with complicated geological conditions. It has undergone several reinforcements …

Parameter selection for concrete constitutive models in finite element analysis of composite columns

KA Bilal, M Mahamid, MA Hariri-Ardebili, C Tort, T Ford - Buildings, 2023 - mdpi.com
Concrete, as a complex and anisotropic material, poses challenges in accurately simulating
its behavior in numerical simulations. This paper focuses on selecting an appropriate …

Dam safety evaluation based on multiple linear regression and numerical simulation

Y Yu, X Liu, E Wang, K Fang, L Huang - Rock Mechanics and Rock …, 2018 - Springer
The Shimenzi roller-compacted concrete arch dam was built in a soft-rock region with faults
and intercalations. The abutments are divided into several potential sliding wedges by major …

Evaluation of retrofitting effect of concrete filling in hollow RC columns using XFEM

K Uemura, Z Kasahara, D Ichikawa, H Goto… - Engineering …, 2024 - Elsevier
Hollow RC columns are widely utilized in the construction of high piers in mountainous
regions. Recently, precast hollow RC columns have been increasingly used to enhance …

Uncertainty quantification of heterogeneous mass concrete in macro-scale

MA Hariri-Ardebili - Soil Dynamics and Earthquake Engineering, 2020 - Elsevier
Various levels of uncertainties exist in the structural mechanics problems which need to be
properly quantified. In the case of the brittle materials, the uncertainties might be addressed …