Limit state design approach for the safety evaluation of the foundations of concrete gravity dams

The application of the limit state design (LSD) in the geotechnical area has increased over the last two decades, but this approach is not yet widely used in dam safety evaluation. This study aims to widen the use of the LSD application for large dams, in particular concrete gravity dam foundations....

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Main Author: Braga Farinha, M. L. (author)
Other Authors: Caldeira, L. (author), Maranha das Neves, E. (author)
Format: article
Language:eng
Published: 2015
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Online Access:http://repositorio.lnec.pt:8080/jspui/handle/123456789/1007335
Country:Portugal
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