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Title: Structural safety evaluation of Gerber Arch Dam

Conference ·
OSTI ID:220152
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  1. Harza Consulting Engineers and Scientists, Chicago, IL (United States)

Gerber Dam, a variable radius arch structure, has experienced seepage and extensive freeze-thaw damage since its construction. A construction key was found cracked at its crest. A finite element investigation was made to evaluate the safety of the arch structure. Design methods and assumptions are evaluated. Historical performance is used in the evaluation. Stress levels, patterns, and distributions were evaluated for loads the structure has experienced to determine behavior contributing to seepage and cracking.

OSTI ID:
220152
Report Number(s):
CONF-9507190-; TRN: 96:000708-0234
Resource Relation:
Conference: Waterpower 1995: international conference, San Francisco, CA (United States), 25-28 Jul 1995; Other Information: PBD: 1995; Related Information: Is Part Of Waterpower`95. Volume 1-3; Cassidy, J.L. [ed.]; PB: 2869 p.
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English

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