Concrete, gravity and arch dams on rock foundation /

"This book, on the basis of a generalization and critical analysis of materials on constructed concrete dams, accumulated experience in their operation, and current trends, considers a set of problems associated with the design and construction of concrete dams. The modern principles of designi...

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Bibliographic Details
Uniform Title:	Betonnye gravitat͡sionnye i arochnye plotiny na skalʹnom osnovanii.
Corporate Author:	Taylor & Francis
Other Authors:	Bronstein, Vadim Izrailovich, 1936-2011 (Editor)
Format:	eBook
Language:	English
Published:	Boca Raton : CRC Press, Taylor & Francis Group, 2021.
Subjects:	Concrete dams. Barrages en béton. TECHNOLOGY > Hydraulics. Concrete dams Electronic books.
Online Access:	Connect to the full text of this electronic book

Table of Contents:

Cover
Half Title
Title Page
Copyright Page
Table of Contents
About the authors
Annotation
Introduction
1 History of the development of concrete dams
1.1 Masonry dams from ancient civilizations to the XX century
1.2 Concrete dams in the XX century
1.2.1 Dam construction in the first half of the XX century
1.2.2 Dam construction in the second half of the XX century
1.3 Prospects for the construction of concrete dams in the XXI century
2 Layouts of hydraulic projects with concrete dams
2.1 General
2.2 Hydraulic projects in wide sites
2.3 Hydraulic project in narrow sites
3 Rock foundation of dams
3.1 Rock foundations and their role in the work of the hydraulic structure
3.1.1 Rock foundation of dams
3.1.2 Engineering-geological characteristics
3.1.3 Rock mass models
3.1.4 Basic structural features
3.2 Physical characteristics of rock mass
3.2.1 Fissured rock mass
3.2.2 Deformability of rock mass
3.2.2.1 Deformability under uniaxial loading
3.2.2.2 Deformability under triaxial loading
3.2.2.3 Field deformability study of mass
3.2.2.4 Moduli of deformation obtained by different methods
3.2.3 Strength of rock
3.2.3.1 Compression strength under uniaxial loading
3.2.3.2 Tension strength under uniaxial loading
3.2.3.3 Strength in triaxial stress state
3.2.3.4 Strength criteria
3.2.4 Slide strength of rock mass
3.2.4.1 Slide strength along rock on fissure
3.2.4.2 Slide strength of rock mass
3.2.4.3 Methods for determining slide strength
3.2.5 Rock mass quality indicator
3.2.6 Natural stress state
3.3 Water reservoir influence on rock mass and dam
3.3.1 Abutment deformations
3.3.2 Weighing and lifting the rock foundations
3.3.3 Uplift in fissures
3.3.4 Reducing of rock strength by humidification.
3.4 Stability of rock mass
3.4.1 Types of unstable mass and schemes of stability analysis
3.4.2 Statement of the stability analysis problem
3.4.3 Stability analysis by a polygonal surface
3.4.4 Accounting of filtration flow pressure
3.4.5 Example of stability analysis of water reservoir bank
3.4.6 Stability calculation on curve surfaces
3.4.7 Stability analysis of volume rock blocks
3.4.8 Stability of rock blocks separated by fissures of board rebuff
4 Interaction of concrete dams with the foundation and improvement of foundations
4.1 Work features of concrete dams with rock foundation
4.2 Engineering measures to improve rock foundation
4.2.1 Preparing of rock foundations
4.2.2 Protection cementation
4.3 Protection of rock foundations with large fissures and faults
4.3.1 Embedding by mining way
4.3.2 Embedding of faults and large fissures within dam support
4.3.3 Device underground support structures
4.3.4 Strengthening by anchors
4.4 Antifiltration measures and connection of concrete dams with the foundation
4.4.1 Ensuring water resistance foundation. Antifiltration measures
4.4.2 Closing the focused filtration ways
4.4.3 Constructions of dam connection with foundation
4.4.4 Proposals for dam construction of connection with rock foundation
5 Concrete and reinforcement
5.1 Concrete
5.2 Cement
5.3 Sand
5.4 Large filler
5.5 Water
5.6 Features of rolled hydrotechnical concrete
5.7 Reinforcement
6 Analysis of concrete dams
6.1 Mechanic of continuous media
6.2 Loads and effects
6.2.1 Combinations of loads and effects. Design cases
6.2.2 Determination of loads and effects
6.2.3 Temperature effects
6.2.4 Seismic effects
6.3 Analysis of concrete gravity dams
6.3.1 Analysis of stresses by elementary methods.
6.3.2 Analysis of SSS by methods of elasticity theory
6.3.3 Stability analysis
6.4 Analysis of lightweight dams
6.4.1 Gravity dams with extended joints
6.4.2 Anchored dams
6.5 Analysis of arch dams
6.5.1 General information
6.5.2 Independent archs method
6.5.3 Archs-central console method
6.5.4 Other methods
6.5.5 Assessment of arch dams strength
6.5.6 Analysis of arch dams stability
6.5.6.1 Analysis of bank abutments stability
6.5.6.2 Analysis of arch dam stability in wide site
6.5.6.3 Example of arch dam stability study
6.6 Substantiation of reliability and safety
6.6.1 Normalization of reliability and safety
6.6.2 Comparison of reliability criteria for Russian SC and USA standards
6.6.2.1 Comparison on dam strength
6.6.2.2 Comparison on dam stability
6.6.2.3 Comparison on limitation of extension zone and the depth
6.6.2.4 Comparison on foundation strength
7 Gravity dams
7.1 Types of gravity dams and conditions of their work
7.2 Rolled concrete dams
7.3 Constructions of basic elements of dams
7.3.1 Cross profile of dams
7.3.2 Concrete zoning
7.3.3 Deformation joints
7.3.4 Antifiltration devices
7.3.5 Constructional solutions of faces
7.3.6 Reinforcement of dams
7.3.7 Spillway and station dams
7.4 Dams in narrow sites
7.5 Spread dams
7.6 Gravity dams constructed by stages
7.7 Adjustment to foundation, banks and other dams
7.7.1 Adjustment to foundation and banks
7.7.2 Interaction of gravity dams between themselves and with soil dams
8 Arch dams
8.1 Evolution of arch dams
8.2 Features of arch dams
8.2.1 Basic types and structures
8.2.2 Application area of arch dams
8.3 Design of arch dams
8.3.1 Accounting of topographic and engineering-geological conditions
8.3.2 Interaction with the foundation.
8.3.3 Preliminary definition of arch dam parameters and inscribing
8.3.4 Arch dams form selection
8.4 Construction solutions of arch dams
8.4.1 Concrete zoning
8.4.2 Intersectional, perimetral, and longitudinal joints
8.4.3 Dam body drainage
8.4.4 Construction solutions of dam faces
8.4.5 Reinforcement of dams
8.4.6 Spillways, water intakes, and head water conduits
8.4.7 Dams from two arches
8.5 Arch dams constructed by stages and built up
8.6 Arch dams from rolled concrete
8.7 New technical solutions
8.7.1 Improved arch dams
8.7.2 Suggestions for new decisions
Conclusion
Appendix 1. Links to sources from which photographs of dams and HEPs are borrowed
Appendix 2. Accepted Abbreviations
Bibliography
Index.