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Nonlinear dynamic finite element simulation of Alibey earth dam

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In this study, dynamic behavior and earthquake resistance of Alibey earth dam was investigated. The dam was modeled with four node plane-strain finite elements (FE) and displacement-pore pressure coupled FE analyses were performed. Nonlinear material models such as pressure dependent and independent multi yield materials were implemented during the analyses. Transient dynamic FE analyses were performed with Newmark method. The Newton-Raphson solution scheme was adopted to solve the equations. Liquefaction and/or cyclic mobility effects were considered during the analysis. For the FE analyses, OpenSees (Open System for Earthquake Engineering Simulation) framework was adopted.

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Acknowledgments

This study was supported by a grant from the Bogazici University Istanbul, Turkey, Scientific Research Projects with the grant number of 06T104. The authors are grateful for this support. Thanks also go to A. Alper Parker and Gulum Birgoren Tanircan.

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  1. Kandilli Observatory and Earthquake Research Institute, Bogazici University, Cengelkoy, 34684, Istanbul, Turkey

    Bilge Siyahi

  2. University of Colorado, Boulder, CO, USA

    Haydar Arslan

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Siyahi, B., Arslan, H. Nonlinear dynamic finite element simulation of Alibey earth dam. Environ Geol 54, 77–85 (2008). https://doi.org/10.1007/s00254-007-0794-7

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