Working Performance of Anti-Arch Segments on the Left Bank Slope of Xiangjiaba Gravity Dam

Abstract

The working performance of gravity dam with an anti-arch shape differs from that of conventional gravity dams. To understand the working performance of anti-arch segments on the bank slope of Xiangjiaba dam, linear and non-linear finite element methods were used to analyze the deformation, stress as well as the state of transverse joint and cracks during the operation period. The coefficient of anti-sliding stability of each dam segment and the safety degree of dam body were also calculated. The results show that under the conditions of non-grouting of transverse joints and well grouting of cracks, the deformation rules are consistent for all segments investigated and accord well with that of the conventional gravity dam. Both the dam heel and dam toe are subjected to compressive stress. In the cold seasons, there is a tensile stress region on the top of the dam body, where the tensile stress is smaller than the tensile strength. The transverse joints are opened, while the cracks are generally closed under compression and stable on the whole. The anti-sliding stability coefficient and the safety degree of each dam segment are above 3.0, which satisfies the design code.