Cable Anchoring of Deteriorated Arch Dam
Publication: Journal of Performance of Constructed Facilities
Volume 5, Issue 1
Abstract
The Stewart Mountain Dam is a 212 ft (64.6 m) high multicurvature thin‐arch dam. The structure was completed in 1930. It has experienced alkali‐silica reactions within the concrete and exhibited no bond across horizontal construction lift surfaces. The dam could be subjected to upgraded maximum credible earthquake (MCE) or probable maximum flood (PMF) loadings. Alkali‐silica reactions and expansions have caused visible surface cracking. This structure was analyzed for gravity‐, reservoir‐, temperature‐, and earthquake‐induced loads. Results indicated an unsafe structure for earthquake conditions. Several measures for prevention of further deterioration and strengthening were considered. Postten‐sioned cables were selected to provide seismic strengthening. Cable design uses the stiffness, and acceleration response spectra methods. Vertical posttensioned cables are being installed during 1990–92 construction phase. This paper summarizes various field and laboratory investigations, structural analyses, and design parameters needed for posttensioning a deteriorated arch dam. Posttensioned cables are found to be a viable solution for the dynamic stability of a thin‐arch dam. Methodology presented in this paper is applicable to other deteriorated dams.
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Journal of Performance of Constructed Facilities
Volume 5 • Issue 1 • February 1991
Pages: 19 - 36
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Copyright © 1991 ASCE.
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Published online: Feb 1, 1991
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