Numerical and experimental analysis of seepage beneath a model of a gravity dam

Authors

  • Tomislav Jelenković
  • Vanja Travaš Faculty of Civil Engineering University of Rijeka Radmile Matejčić 3 Rijeka

Keywords:

Darcy law, liquefaction, finite difference method, physical model, saturated porous media, steady seepage flow

Abstract

For a steady flow condition beneath a physical model of a typical gravity dam, a comparative analysis between the measured flow data and the one predicted by numerical analysis is presented. The velocity vector field is compared qualitatively and the pressure field is compared quantitatively (on a relevant sections of the flow domain). The numerical analysis is performed by solving the Laplace differential equation by finite difference method. Finally, a particular interest is dedicated to a velocity field and process of local erosion.

Author Biographies

Tomislav Jelenković

Vanja Travaš, Faculty of Civil Engineering University of Rijeka Radmile Matejčić 3 Rijeka

Department of Hydraulic Engineering, associate professor

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Published

2013-04-10

Issue

Engineering Review, Vol. 33, No. 2

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