Abstract: Dam-reservoir dynamic interactions are complex phenomena requiring advanced mathematical and numerical modeling. Although available sophisticated techniques can handle many aspects of these phenomena, simplified procedures ...

Abstract: In practical seismic stability analyses of gravity dams, it is common to (1) oversimplify irregular dam-rock interfaces, (2) neglect the effects of cohesion and tensile strength, and (3) ignore the effects of vertical ...

Abstract: In practical seismic stability analyses of gravity dams, it is common to (1) oversimplify irregular dam-rock interfaces, (2) neglect the effects of cohesion and tensile strength, and (3) ignore the effects ...

Abstract: This paper proposes a progressive approach to assess the properties of large-scale roughness at dam–rock interfaces and the implementation of their effects into practical dam stability analyses. The analysis steps, ranked ...

Abstract: Small modular reactors (SMRs) are an alternative for clean energy solutions in Canada’s remote northern communities, owing to their safety, flexibility, and reduced capital requirements. Currently, these communities are ...

Abstract: This paper presents a real-time dynamic substructuring (RTDS) test program that was carried out on a bridge structure equipped with seismic isolators with self-centering and friction energy dissipation capabilities. The ...

Abstract: This paper investigates the effects of rock foundation roughness on the shear strength of dam–rock interfaces and dam sliding stability. For this purpose, bathymetric and light detection and ranging (LiDAR) surveys of ...