A general framework for modeling long-term behavior of earth and concrete dams

Schrefler, Bernhard A.; Pesavento, Francesco; Sanavia, Lorenzo; Sciumè, G.; Secchi, Stefano; Simoni, L.

doi:10.1007/s11709-010-0070-x

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“…For this reason, in this study, drying creep strains can be considered negligible [7,60]. The basic creep compliance, C 0 ðt; t 0 Þ, can be expressed as a linear combination of material parameters and timedependent variables.…”

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“…For an accurate cracking risk assessment it is necessary to determine the mechanical properties development, as well as the stress development during the first year [4,6]. Moreover, to interpret the dam structural behaviour for several decades, long-term instantaneous and time-dependent properties are key to assess the overall safety of the structure and make lifetime predictions [7][8][9][10].…”

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Dam and wet-screened concrete creep in compression: in situ experimental results and creep strains prediction using model B3 and composite models

2016

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This paper proposes a methodology for the prediction of the compressive creep strains of dam concrete based on wet-screened experimental results at constant elevated temperature conditions measured in situ. Due to its large aggregate dimensions, the experimental characterization of dam concrete has particular constraints. The wet-screened concrete, obtained by sieving the aggregates larger than a given dimension, after mixing, is used to cast standard specimens and to embed monitoring devices. An experimental in situ installation using creep cells was used to obtain the compressive creep strain development over time for the maturing conditions of the dam core. The study of the effect of wet-screening procedure on creep in compression considers three types of concrete, dam concrete and two wet-screened concretes tested at three loading ages, 28, 90 and 365 days. The comparison between different types of concrete at different maturing conditions requires the definition of a reference state given by the maturity method, using the equivalent age, and relies on the fit of compressive creep strains to the RILEM recommended model B3. To take into account the effect of the aggregate content on the deformability properties of dam concrete, an equivalent two-phase composite model was applied. The equivalent composite model considered the equivalent matrix as the wet-screened concrete and the inclusions as the larger aggregates that are removed during the wet-screening procedure. Predictions obtained with the composite model are close to the dam concrete experimental results, for the tested loading ages.

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confidence: 99%