Quasi-Prototype Size Testing of Wedge-Shaped Block for Armoring Embankment Dams and Levees-Reference-Cited by-同舟云学术

Quasi-Prototype Size Testing of Wedge-Shaped Block for Armoring Embankment Dams and Levees

Published:2023-02-08 Issue:4 Volume:15 Page:662
ISSN:2073-4441
Container-title:Water
language:en
Short-container-title:Water

Author:

Caballero Francisco Javier¹²^ORCID,Toledo Miguel Ángel¹^ORCID,Moran Rafael¹³^ORCID,Peraita Javier¹²

Affiliation:

1. Department of Civil Engineering, Hydraulics, Energy and Environment, E.T.S. de Ingenieros de Caminos, Canales y Puertos, Universidad Politécnica de Madrid, Profesor Aranguren s/n, 28040 Madrid, Spain

2. Acis Innovación más Ingeniería S.L. (ACIS2in), Lucio Muñoz 4, Parla, 28982 Madrid, Spain

3. Centre Internacional de Metodes Numerics en Enginyeria, Campus Norte Universidad Politécnica de Cataluña, Gran Capitán s/n, 08034 Barcelona, Spain

Abstract

A series of tests of wedge-shaped blocks intended for armoring embankment dams and levees was carried out in a new experimental facility (‘Hydraulic Experimentation Facility—Luis Ruano’) under quasi-prototype conditions. This unique facility is located in the canal leading to the Laverné reservoir (Zaragoza, Spain) with a maximum vertical drop of 7 m and discharge up to 9 m3 s−1. The aim was to conduct experimental research on technologies to protect embankment dams and dikes against overflowing erosion under quasi-prototype conditions. The results of the tests demonstrate the ability of the WSBs to withstand high unit discharges under extremely negative conditions at the upstream and downstream ends of the armoring. The tests also helped to identify potential failure modes for the armoring blocks.

Funder

Spanish Ministry of Science and Innovation

Publisher

MDPI AG

Subject

Water Science and Technology,Aquatic Science,Geography, Planning and Development,Biochemistry

Link

https://www.mdpi.com/2073-4441/15/4/662/pdf

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