Contributions of Flexible-Arch Configurations in Shimenzi Arch Dam : New Evidence from Field Measurements
Joint Authors
Zhou, Yuan-de
Wang, Enzhi
Li, Penghui
Zhong, Jianwen
Li, Qingbin
Source
Mathematical Problems in Engineering
Issue
Vol. 2014, Issue 2014 (31 Dec. 2014), pp.1-9, 9 p.
Publisher
Hindawi Publishing Corporation
Publication Date
2014-03-19
Country of Publication
Egypt
No. of Pages
9
Main Subjects
Abstract EN
This paper presents a retrospective investigation into the performance of a new type of flexible-arch configurations in Shimenzi arch dam based on the past ten-year-long field measurements.
The flexible-arch configurations are mainly comprised of artificial short joints at the middle downstream surface and a middle contraction joint with hinged well and enlarged arch ends with bending joints.
Fundamental design considerations of these components are provided, and their contributions to the performance of Shimenzi arch dam are discussed in detail using the monitoring data from joint meters, strain gauges, and thermometers.
Some elementary numerical studies have been conducted on a typical arch structure with different arrangements of artificial joints.
Both the field data and numerical results prove well the effectiveness of the purposely built short joints and the middle contraction joint on the relaxation of tensile stress mobilization.
Field survey data also clearly demonstrate the significance of the hinged well at the upstream side of the middle joint for a continuous arch force transfer.
American Psychological Association (APA)
Zhong, Jianwen& Wang, Enzhi& Zhou, Yuan-de& Li, Qingbin& Li, Penghui. 2014. Contributions of Flexible-Arch Configurations in Shimenzi Arch Dam : New Evidence from Field Measurements. Mathematical Problems in Engineering،Vol. 2014, no. 2014, pp.1-9.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-473814
Modern Language Association (MLA)
Zhou, Yuan-de…[et al.]. Contributions of Flexible-Arch Configurations in Shimenzi Arch Dam : New Evidence from Field Measurements. Mathematical Problems in Engineering No. 2014 (2014), pp.1-9.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-473814
American Medical Association (AMA)
Zhong, Jianwen& Wang, Enzhi& Zhou, Yuan-de& Li, Qingbin& Li, Penghui. Contributions of Flexible-Arch Configurations in Shimenzi Arch Dam : New Evidence from Field Measurements. Mathematical Problems in Engineering. 2014. Vol. 2014, no. 2014, pp.1-9.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-473814
Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references
Record ID
BIM-473814