Jove
Visualize
Contact Us
JoVE
x logofacebook logolinkedin logoyoutube logo
ABOUT JoVE
OverviewLeadershipBlogJoVE Help Center
AUTHORS
Publishing ProcessEditorial BoardScope & PoliciesPeer ReviewFAQSubmit
LIBRARIANS
TestimonialsSubscriptionsAccessResourcesLibrary Advisory BoardFAQ
RESEARCH
JoVE JournalMethods CollectionsJoVE Encyclopedia of ExperimentsArchive
EDUCATION
JoVE CoreJoVE BusinessJoVE Science EducationJoVE Lab ManualFaculty Resource CenterFaculty Site
Terms & Conditions of Use
Privacy Policy
Policies

Related Concept Videos

Design Example: Creating a Hydraulic Model of a Dam Spillway01:21

Design Example: Creating a Hydraulic Model of a Dam Spillway

341
Scaled hydraulic models of dam spillways provide a practical way to replicate and study the intricate flow dynamics of these structures. Often built to a 1:15 ratio, these models allow for observing critical water behavior, such as velocity distribution, flow patterns, and energy dissipation.
341
Typical Model Studies01:30

Typical Model Studies

449
Fluid mechanics model studies often utilize scaled-down systems to predict fluid behavior in full-scale environments, such as river flows, dam spillways, and structures interacting with open surfaces. Maintaining Froude number similarity in river models is crucial, as it replicates surface flow features like wave patterns and velocities.
449
Design Consideration01:22

Design Consideration

335
Designing a structure involves a series of considerations, primarily the material's ultimate strength, calculated through tests that measure changes under increased force until the material reaches its breaking point or limit. The ultimate load, where the material breaks, is divided by its original cross-sectional area, resulting in the ultimate normal stress or strength. The ultimate shearing stress is another significant factor taken into account.
The factor of safety is another key...
335
Modeling and Similitude01:12

Modeling and Similitude

350
Scaled modeling is a fundamental technique in engineering, enabling the study of large and complex systems by creating smaller, manageable replicas that recreate critical characteristics of the original. In hydrology and civil infrastructure, for example, scaled models of dams help analyze water flow, turbulence, and pressure. This method allows for accurate predictions of real-world behavior within a controlled environment, significantly reducing the cost and time involved in full-scale...
350
Design Example: Analyzing Capacity Contours for Flood Risk Assessment01:17

Design Example: Analyzing Capacity Contours for Flood Risk Assessment

110
Flood risk assessment involves careful planning and analysis to ensure the safety of communities near water retention structures. Capacity contours are a vital tool in this process, as they illustrate the potential spread of water at specific levels in a given area. In the context of building a bund across a small valley, these contours play a critical role in evaluating the safety of nearby residential areas.In this example, the bund is intended to store stormwater in the valley. The engineers...
110
Multimachine Stability01:25

Multimachine Stability

237
Multimachine stability analysis is crucial for understanding the dynamics and stability of power systems with multiple synchronous machines. The objective is to solve the swing equations for a network of M machines connected to an N-bus power system.
In analyzing the system, the nodal equations represent the relationship between bus voltages, machine voltages, and machine currents. The nodal equation is given by:
237

You might also read

Related Articles

Articles linked to this work by shared authors, journal, and citation graph.

Sort by
Same author

UAV aerial image-based apparent defect detection method for embankments using an integrated framework of improved YOLOv8 and SAHI.

Scientific reports·2026
Same author

Prediction Model for Deformation of Concrete Dam Based on Interpretable Component Decomposition and Integration.

Sensors (Basel, Switzerland)·2026
Same author

A method for characterizing and analyzing the structural behavior of concrete dams in cold regions.

Scientific reports·2025
Same author

Concrete dam deformation prediction model considering the time delay of monitoring variables.

Scientific reports·2025
Same author

Erlotinib therapy for Olmsted syndrome with p.L655P missense mutation in the <i>TRPV3</i> gene: a case report.

Frontiers in medicine·2025
Same author

A Deep Learning-Based Watershed Feature Fusion Approach for Tunnel Crack Segmentation in Complex Backgrounds.

Materials (Basel, Switzerland)·2025
Same journal

Peripheral B-cell receptor repertoire predicts immune-related adverse events following immune checkpoint inhibitor therapy in advanced renal cell carcinoma.

Scientific reports·2026
Same journal

Effects of black soldier fly (Hermetia illucens L.) larvae zoocompost on the mineral element content of blue honeysuckle berries.

Scientific reports·2026
Same journal

Investigation on absorption refrigeration performance of R1243zf with imidazolium ionic liquid as the working pairs.

Scientific reports·2026
Same journal

DeepTriage-CN: integrating clinical text with vital signs for emergency department admission prediction in an aging population.

Scientific reports·2026
Same journal

Gold nanoparticles as dual-action antiviral agents: disruption of SARS-CoV-2 viral envelopes and RNA integrity.

Scientific reports·2026
Same journal

Comparison of capillary microsampling and venous blood for multi-pathogen serosurveillance.

Scientific reports·2026
See all related articles

Related Experiment Video

Updated: Sep 22, 2025

Evaluation of an Exclusive Spur Dike U-Turn Design with Radar-Collected Data and Simulation
11:41

Evaluation of an Exclusive Spur Dike U-Turn Design with Radar-Collected Data and Simulation

Published on: February 1, 2020

20.6K

Multi-arch dam safety evaluation based on statistical analysis and numerical simulation.

Qi He1,2,3, Chongshi Gu4,5,6, Silvio Valente7

  • 1State Key Laboratory of Hydrology-Water Resources and Hydraulic Engineering, Hohai University, Nanjing, 210098, China. hq_hhu@outlook.com.

Scientific Reports
|May 26, 2022
PubMed
Summary
This summary is machine-generated.

This study evaluates the Foziling multi-arch dam

More Related Videos

Author Spotlight: Simulation and Analysis of the Temperature Rise of Ring Main Unit Equipment
04:35

Author Spotlight: Simulation and Analysis of the Temperature Rise of Ring Main Unit Equipment

Published on: July 5, 2024

2.1K
Study of Siphon Breaker Experiment and Simulation for a Research Reactor
08:45

Study of Siphon Breaker Experiment and Simulation for a Research Reactor

Published on: September 26, 2017

8.9K

Related Experiment Videos

Last Updated: Sep 22, 2025

Evaluation of an Exclusive Spur Dike U-Turn Design with Radar-Collected Data and Simulation
11:41

Evaluation of an Exclusive Spur Dike U-Turn Design with Radar-Collected Data and Simulation

Published on: February 1, 2020

20.6K
Author Spotlight: Simulation and Analysis of the Temperature Rise of Ring Main Unit Equipment
04:35

Author Spotlight: Simulation and Analysis of the Temperature Rise of Ring Main Unit Equipment

Published on: July 5, 2024

2.1K
Study of Siphon Breaker Experiment and Simulation for a Research Reactor
08:45

Study of Siphon Breaker Experiment and Simulation for a Research Reactor

Published on: September 26, 2017

8.9K

Area of Science:

  • Civil Engineering
  • Geotechnical Engineering
  • Structural Engineering

Background:

  • The Foziling multi-arch dam, constructed in the 1950s, presents unique engineering challenges due to its design and complex geological setting.
  • The dam has undergone multiple reinforcement interventions throughout its service life, necessitating ongoing safety assessments.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To conduct a comprehensive safety evaluation of the Foziling multi-arch dam.
  • To analyze the dam's displacement behavior and stress distribution under operational loads.
  • To provide a methodological reference for assessing the safety of similar concrete dams.

Main Methods:

  • Utilized multiple linear stepwise regression (MLSR) to model the relationship between hydrostatic, temperature, and time-dependent loads and dam displacements.
  • Developed and employed a finite element model to simulate stress distribution within the dam under various operating conditions.
  • Interpreted the influence of water level and temperature variations on dam displacement characteristics.

Main Results:

  • The dam is currently in an elastic state, indicating stability post-reinforcement.
  • Thermal fluctuations were identified as the primary contributor to displacement, posing a significant risk to multi-arch dam safety.
  • Simulated stresses generally comply with established engineering code requirements.

Conclusions:

  • The Foziling multi-arch dam's current structural integrity is satisfactory.
  • Temperature variations are a critical factor impacting the safety and performance of multi-arch dams.
  • The employed analytical and simulation methodologies offer valuable insights for future concrete dam safety evaluations.