IMPROVING THE SEISMIC PERFORMANCE OF ARCH DAMS USING SEGMENTATION - A CASE STUDY OF KARUN 4 ARCH DAM, IRAN
A vibration control system is proposed in the present paper for arch dams. In the suggested method, the body of arch dam is divided into regular segments by vertical and horizontal splitters. Then the segments are connected to each other by means of springs, dampers and suitable water-stops. To inve...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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Taylor's University
2011-08-01
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| Series: | Journal of Engineering Science and Technology |
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| Online Access: | http://jestec.taylors.edu.my/Vol%206%20Issue%204%20August%2011/Vol_6_4_397_410_AMINFAR.pdf |