Overall Stability Analysis of Xiluodu High Arch Dam Based on Fine Three-Dimension Numerical Modeling

Figure 13

Maximum principal stress distribution of Xiluodu arch dam under overload condition (black dot indicates failure zone, unit: MPa). (a) Upstream (2 times normal water load). (b) Downstream (2 times normal water load). (c) Upstream (3 times normal water load). (d) Downstream (3 times normal water load). (e) Upstream (4 times normal water load). (f) Downstream (4 times normal water load). (g) Upstream (5 times normal water load. (h) Downstream (5 times normal water load).

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