Dynamic analysis of Moste concrete gravity dam with CADAM software

In this thesis a short literature overview is given for simplified dynamic analysis of concrete gravity dams. A parametric study using CADAM software was conducted. By this study the Moste concrete gravity dam response was analyzed for different loads and earthquake accelerations. The results showed that safety of Moste dam is comparable to its design safety. Also is shown that the Moste dam would sustain more intense horizontal ground movement than the designed values for sliding and overturning. Besides, the stress analysis showed that for the design horizontal ground accelerations and an empty reservoir, cracks appeared on downstream face. On the other hand, when the reservoir was full, the cracks appeared on upstream face