... at the crest level is 40 m. The downstream water at the base is dry. A cut-off was placed under the dam base at 40 m deep (Figure 2) . Figure 2. Element numerical dam model concrete structures dams, barrages & reservoirs stress analysis A need to reduce dams’ construction costs...

... & reservoirs stress analysis thermal effects The objective of thermal investigation of concrete dams is to optimise the spacing between the contraction joints through the dam and the maximum concrete placing temperature in order to reduce the built-up temperature of cement hydration and the induced...