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Computer Simulation of Cracking in a Large Arch Dam Downstream Side Cracking

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Fracture of Concrete and Rock

Abstract

The history of downstream side cracking of Kölnbrein dam and theories attempting to explain it are described. The stability, trajectory, and opening of the downstream crack are computed and favorably compared to observations. The significant implication of this study is that classical fracture mechanics theory, implemented through modern computer simulation techniques, can be used to explain cracking events in concrete arch dams. This capability can prove valuable in designing against such events, or in specifying effective repair procedures.

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Authors and Affiliations

  1. Department of Structural Engineering and Program of Computer Graphics, Cornell University, Ithaca, NY, USA

    A. R. Ingraffea

  2. Institute for Large Dams and Hydraulic Structures, Univ. of Technology, Vienna, Austria

    H. N. Linsbauer

  3. Institute of Mechanics, University of Technology, Vienna, Austria

    H. P. Rossmanith

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  1. A. R. Ingraffea
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  2. H. N. Linsbauer
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  1. NSF Science and Technology Center for Advanced Cement-Based Materials, Northwestern University, 60208, Evanston, IL, USA

    Surendra P. Shah

  2. Department of Civil Engineering, Kansas State Univeristy/Seton Hall, 66506, Manhattan, KS, USA

    Stuart E. Swartz

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Ingraffea, A.R., Linsbauer, H.N., Rossmanith, H.P. (1989). Computer Simulation of Cracking in a Large Arch Dam Downstream Side Cracking. In: Shah, S.P., Swartz, S.E. (eds) Fracture of Concrete and Rock. Springer, New York, NY. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-1-4612-3578-1_32

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