File: V4-E2.dam


Figure 186 shows the model used. The results of CADAM3D are compared with an independent hand calculation. 


Two load combinations are considered:


N1: Dead load, hydrostatic pressure and uplift

N2: Dead load, hydrostatic pressure and uplift and static ice load


Figure 186


Figure 187 shows the dimensions of the spillway.


Figure 187




Comparison of results at the base:


 

 

Load combination N1

Load combination N2

 

 

CADAM3D

Hand calculation

CADAM3D

Hand calculation

U/S normal stress

 

-35.6

-36.6

-16.1

-17.1

D/S normal stress

 

-32.2

-32.1

-48.9

-48.7