Determination of symmetric arch dam vibration periods using empirical formulae

Some simple formulae which allow us to estimate the first six vibration periods of a symmetric arch dam (designed by following the guidelines of the US Bureau of Reclamation) are presented. Polynomial type expressions are indicated for both empty and full reservoir situations. Dam-reservoir interact...

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Published inEngineering structures Vol. 16; no. 8; pp. 585 - 590
Main Authors Samartín, A., Mosquera, J.C.
Format Journal Article
LanguageEnglish
Published Amsterdam Elsevier Ltd 1994
Elsevier
Subjects
Applied sciences
arch dam
Arch dams
Buildings. Public works
Dams and subsidiary installations
dynamic analysis
Empirical analysis
Exact sciences and technology
Flexibility
Formulations
Foundations
Guidelines
Hydraulic constructions
Mathematical models
Q1
Reclamation
Reservoirs
Structural analysis
Vibration
vibration periods
vibration periods
dynamic analysis
arch dam
Dynamic response
Vibration effect
Arch dams
Resonance frequency
Theoretical study
Fracture load
Modeling
Dynamic load
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Summary:Some simple formulae which allow us to estimate the first six vibration periods of a symmetric arch dam (designed by following the guidelines of the US Bureau of Reclamation) are presented. Polynomial type expressions are indicated for both empty and full reservoir situations. Dam-reservoir interaction is taken into account by means of a modified three-dimensional Westergaard technique. Likewise, a tentative formulation, which accounts for the foundation flexibility effects is given.
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ISSN:0141-0296
1873-7323
DOI:10.1016/0141-0296(94)90044-2