Sensitivity Study of the Computational Parameters for the Deformation of Homogeneous Earth Dams

Table 1

Parameters for the 3D finite element static calculation of the dam fill material (Duncan–Chang E-B model).

Dam material	(kN/m^3)	C (kPa)			K	n			m
Fresh mudstone of dam foundation	21	240	34	6.00	600	0.58	0.70	450	0.35	800
Loess after dam foundation overfilling	16	18	26	—	400	0.55	0.75	250	0.30	500
Loess dam shell	17	18	26	—	400	0.55	0.75	250	0.30	500
Excavation material cover weight	16	15	24	—	250	0.30	0.80	160	0.20	500
Filter drainage	20	0	35	3.50	700	0.50	0.75	400	0.50	900