Dynamics of an earth dam with account for rheological properties of soil under dynamic effect

Abstract

Abstract The design, construction and operation of high earth dams in seismic regions of the republic require continuous improvement of the methods to calculate them on basic loads and special combinations of them, including seismic ones. The aim of this work is to improve the calculation methods for earth dams, taking into account the real physical and mechanical characteristics of structure and its foundation soil under various types of loads. Improved calculation methods make it possible to predict the stress-strain state of the most vulnerable points in the dam, which will lead to a reliable and safe operation of earth dams in seismic zones.