Numerical study of the effect of explosive load on the stability of earth dams

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Faculty of Engineering, University of Mohaghegh Ardabili, Ardabil, Iran

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Earthen dams have a significant impact on the lives of surrounding communities, so the need for continuous monitoring during the construction and safe operation of these structures when applying dynamic loads, especially explosive loads due to possible sabotage and firefighting has always been considered. The effects of explosive loading, assuming the conditions affecting the performance of earth dams, can be measured using several parameters, the most important of which are the dimensions of the pit caused by the explosion and the stability coefficient of the slopes of the structure. Therefore, in the present study, according to the researches done in the field of dynamic loading of earth dams, while selecting the model and its characteristics, in order to validate the simulation process and apply dynamic loading, the results of numerical solution with the article A reference is compared that provides acceptable consistency. Then the dynamic loading of the explosion in the form of finite element software is simulated in certain parts of the structure and after analysis, the results show that by increasing the explosive charge and increasing the water level of the dam reservoir and also reducing the density of constituents Of the body; The depth and dimensions of the hole created by the explosion in the crown of the dam will increase, which will also indicate local damage. Finally, to investigate the dynamic stability of the slopes, the results are transferred from finite element software to the slope stability analysis software, and the model under pseudo-analysis Static and dynamic, and finally stability analysis. The results indicate that under an explosive charge of 800 kg , the reliability coefficient of slope stability is higher than the reliability coefficient introduced by the publication 624, which indicates no serious damage and instability of the dam structure

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Journal of Structural and Construction Engineering
Volume 9, Issue 9 - Serial Number 62
December 2022
Pages 43-66

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  • Receive Date: 26 November 2021
  • Revise Date: 31 January 2022
  • Accept Date: 17 February 2022

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