Title of article
Contact Effect on the Dam Core Dimensions (Case Study in Algeria: El-Izdihar Dam)
Author/Authors
Ghefir, M. Tlemcen University - Civil Engineering Department, Algeria , TaharBerrabah, A. Ain Temouchent University Center - Civil Engineering Department, Algeria , Bekkouche, A. University of Aboubakr Belkaïd - Faculty of Technology - Department of Civil Engineering, Algeria , Benadla, Z. Tlemcen University - Civil Engineering Department, Algeria
From page
215
To page
221
Abstract
The stability of an earth dam with thin core is ensured by the upstream refills massifs. Earth dams with thin cores are lightened by the contact effect with refills massifs. A study of mechanic behavior taking into account the contact effect was performed for El-Izdihar earth dam without reservoir water effect which permits to predict its behavior and estimate the core thickness beyond which the contact has no effect. The finite element method was chosen as a method for the modeling.
Keywords
Earth dams , Contact effect , Dam core , Algeria.
Journal title
Jordan Journal Of Civil Engineering
Journal title
Jordan Journal Of Civil Engineering
Record number
2641516
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