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Dam Analysis

(1) Gravity dams are analyzed to ensure stability and safety. Examples are provided to calculate factors of safety against sliding and overturning for various dam geometries under different loading conditions. (2) Parameters like dam material density, friction between the base and foundation, and water depth are used to determine base width, compressive stresses, and stability. (3) Both cases of neglecting and considering hydrostatic uplift of water pressure are examined to obtain the best design preventing dam failure.

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Dam Analysis

(1) Gravity dams are analyzed to ensure stability and safety. Examples are provided to calculate factors of safety against sliding and overturning for various dam geometries under different loading conditions. (2) Parameters like dam material density, friction between the base and foundation, and water depth are used to determine base width, compressive stresses, and stability. (3) Both cases of neglecting and considering hydrostatic uplift of water pressure are examined to obtain the best design preventing dam failure.

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Analysis Of Gravity Dams

Purpose of a dam:

Dams are built for

(1) Irrigation and drinking water

(2) Power Supply (hydroelectric)

(3) Navigation

(4) Flood Control

(5) Multi Purpose

Types of Dams:

(1) Gravity Dams

(2) Embankment Dams

(3) Arch Dams

(4) Buttress Dams

Example 1:

In the figure shown, find the width b of the concrete dam necessary to prevent the
dam from sliding. The specific gravity of concrete is 2.4 and the coefficient of friction between the
base of the dam and the foundation is 0.4. Use 1.5 as the factor of safety against sliding. Is the dam
also safe from overturning?

Example 2:

A dam is triangular in cross-section with the upstream face vertical. Water is flushed
with the top. The dam is 8m high and 6m wide at the base and weighs 2.4 tons per cubic meter. The
coefficient of friction between the base and the foundation is 0.8. Determine (a) the maximum and
minimum unit pressure on the foundation, and the (b) factors of safety against overturning and
against sliding.

Example 3:

A gravity dam of trapezoidal cross-section with one face vertical and horizontal base is
22 m high and has a thickness of 4 m at the top. Water upstream stands 2 m below the crest of the
dam. The specific gravity of masonry is 2.4.

A. Neglecting hydrostatic uplift

1. Find the base width B of the dam so that the resultant force will cut the extreme
edge of the middle third near the toe.

2. Compute the factors of safety against sliding and overturning. Use µ = 0.5
Example 4:

The section of a concrete gravity dam is shown in the figure. The depth of water at the
upstream side is 6m. Neglecting hydrostatic uplift and us unit weight of concrete equal to 23.5 kN/m 3.
Coefficient of friction between the base of the dam and the foundation is 0.6. Determine the following:
(a) Factor of safety against sliding, (b) the factor of safety against overturning, and (c) the overturning
moment acting against the dam in kN-m.

Example 3:

A gravity dam of trapezoidal cross-section with one face vertical and horizontal base is
22 m high and has a thickness of 4 m at the top. Water upstream stands 2 m below the crest of the dam.
The specific gravity of masonry is 2.4.

B. Considering hydrostatic uplift to vary uniformly from full hydrostatic pressure at the heel to
zero at the toe;

1. Find the base width B of the dam so that the resultant force will act at the extremity
of the middle third near the toe.

2. Compute the maximum and minimum compressive stresses acting against the base of
the dam.

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