32.12.4 - Dams and Embankments
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What are hydrodynamic effects?
💡 Hint: Think about how water behaves during shaking.
Define pseudo-static analysis.
💡 Hint: This is a method used for easier calculations.
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What are the hydrodynamic effects on dams during an earthquake?
💡 Hint: Think about how water interacts with structures when shaken.
True or False: Pseudo-static analysis is a complex dynamic method used in dam stability assessment.
💡 Hint: Consider whether the method makes analysis easier or tougher.
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Given a dam design with specific height and reservoir shape, calculate the expected hydrodynamic forces during an earthquake with known peak ground acceleration.
💡 Hint: Employ the principles of fluid pressure and the dam's structural characteristics.
Critique a hypothetical dam design that fails to consider hydrodynamic loads. Discuss potential consequences.
💡 Hint: Explore the impacts on safety and public infrastructure.
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