Stability Analysis of the New Section in Raising the Existing Composite Wala Dam Using Finite Element Methods

Figure 11

Maximum principal stress distribution as a function of radial distance: (a) location where stresses were taken, (b) for initial and final section at the dam foundation base and earthfill embankment, and (c) for initial and final section at 18  m from dam foundation and earthfill embankment base.

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(b)

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