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Lesson 29 Stability Analysis of Gravity Dams: Forces and General Requirements
Lesson 29 Stability Analysis of Gravity Dams: Forces and General Requirements
Lesson 29 Stability Analysis of Gravity Dams: Forces and General Requirements
Lesson 29
Crest
Downstream
face
Structural
Upstream height
face
Hydraulic
Hydraulic height at
height at upstream
upstream
Base
Heel Toe
Figure 29.1
In this module we will learn different aspects of stability and design of concrete
gravity dam.
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whu
Figure 29.2
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hu
whd
whu
Figure 29.3
In addition to the above mentioned forces, a gravity dam may also subject to the
following forces.
Earth pressure
Wave pressure
Earthquake
Force due to Wind
Ice pressure
These forces have very little effect on the stability and therefore generally be
neglected in stability analysis.
Overturning
Sliding
Compression
Tension
Therefore, the requirements for stability are,
The dam should be safe against overturning.
The dam should be safe against sliding.
The induced stresses (either tension or compression) in the dam or in the
foundation should not exceed the permissible value.
QUIZ
State whether the following statements are true (T) or false (F):
Answers: 1. F
2. T
3. T
4. F
5. F