Mid Term Presentation
Mid Term Presentation
Mid Term Presentation
PRESENTATION OUTLINE
Introduction Research Objective Research Methodology Near-Fault Earthquake Characteristics Ground Motion and Their Characteristics Finite Element Modeling of Gravity Dam Structural Performance and Damage Criteria Time History Numerical Solution Techniques
INTRODUCTION
Large numbers of large hydropower projects are planned in Nepal for near future. Proper Analysis of Seismic forces is a matter of concern before the construction of these dam. Since the Northridge and Kobe earthquakes, there has been much discussion about the adequacy of design practice of concrete dams. Two significant damage to concrete dam occurred in the 1960s: Hsinfengkiang in China and Koyna in India. The damage was severe enough but no complete collapse, required major repairs and strengthening.
RESEARCH OBJECTIVES
Performance Study of concrete gravity dams under near field earthquake pulse and comparison to the far field earthquake effects. To illustrate the application of linear and nonlinear time history methods to earthquake response analysis of gravity dams. To assess stability condition of the dam. Locations of occurrence of probable cracks on dam during Earthquake.
Source: The 14th World Conference on Earthquake Engineering, October 12-17, 2008, Beijing, China Identification of Near-Fault Earthquake Record Characteristics Ch.A. Maniatakis, I.M. Taflampas and C.C. Spyrakos
Figure : Basis for upper limit demand-capacity ratio and cumulative inelastic duration
Load Combinations:
Seismic Loads Case 1 2 3 4 Vertical (V) + + Horizontal (H) + + Static Loads (Stress) + + + +
Far-Fault Response
Load Case: V + H (FN) + Static Load
REMAINING TASK:
Linear Time History analysis for all the selected set of Earthquakes Non-Linear Time History Analysis Interpretation of Result Preparation of Final Report