Development of finite element computer code for thermal analysis of roller compacted concrete dams

• Main Authors: MS, Jaafar, KH, Bayagoob, J., Noorzaei, WAM, Thanoon
• Format: Conference or Workshop Item
• Published: 2007
• Subjects: TA Engineering (General). Civil engineering (General)
• Online Access: http://eprints.utp.edu.my/2326/1/SAMPLE_PAPER_PDF.pdf; http://apps.isiknowledge.com/full_record.do?product=WOS&search_mode=GeneralSearch&qid=19&SID=V2M3DaJN@i6obPF9OiE&page=1&doc=1; http://eprints.utp.edu.my/2326/
• Institution: Universiti Teknologi Petronas

Thermal analysis of roller compacted concrete (RCC) dams plays an important role in their design and construction. This paper deals with the development of a finite element based computer code for the determination of temperatures within the dam body. The finite element code is then applied to the real full-scale problem to determine the impact of the placement schedule on the thermal response of roller compacted concrete dam. Based on the results obtained, it could be concluded that for a given roller compacted concrete dam, changing the placing schedule can optimize the locations of maximum temperature zones. (c) 2007 Elsevier Ltd. and Civil-Comp Ltd. All rights reserved.