A Comparison between Actual Displacements and Numerical Results from a Finite Element Model in an Arch Dam

摘要

A comparative study between recorder displacement data of the Belesar arch dam in Spain and displacement fields provided by a structural analysis carried out of a finite element mesh os presented in this paper. In addition to the usual loads as weight material, water pressure and temperature changes, an expansive process or geochemical origin has been considered in the analysis. Numerical results showed good accuracy, with better performance in downstream displacement.