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Supervised parameter updating of deformation analyses for rockfill dams using prior knowledge
Computer-Aided Civil and Infrastructure Engineering, Volume 40, Issue 26, Page 4583-4606, 7 November 2025.Abstract Accurate and reliable numerical simulation is crucial for the safe construction and operation of infrastructure such as rockfill dams. Model parameter updating through inverse analysis based on monitoring data is key to improving analysis accuracy.
Zhitao Ai +6 more
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Dam Leakage Detection by Borehole Radar: A Case-History Study
Remote Sensing, 2019 A borehole radar investigation was performed at the Sanzuodian reservoir, Chifeng, China to assess possible leakage paths located in the deep dam foundation.
Sixin Liu +5 more
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, 2019 Today, due to the climatic conditions of the country and the optimal use of water, there is a growing need for the construction of reservoir structures such as large and small dams as the structures for controlling the surface water discharge of rivers ...
Babaali, Hamidreza, Mahmoudvand, Hossein
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Recent advances in embedded technologies and self‐sensing concrete for structural health monitoring
Structural Concrete, Volume 26, Issue 5, Page 5300-5334, October 2025.Abstract Fully embedded and spatially diffuse sensors are central to the advancement of civil and construction engineering. Indeed, they serve as an enabling technology necessary for addressing the current challenges associated with through‐life management and structural health monitoring of existing structures and infrastructures. The need to identify
Marco Civera +2 more
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Investigation of asphalt core-plinth connection in embankment dams
Case Studies in Construction Materials, 2017 The asphalt core itself is a no-joint water barrier in embankment dams and is connected to the concrete plinth on the bottom of the core. A reliable asphalt core-plinth connection is crucial and must remain watertight when the core deforms due to ...
Weibiao Wang, Shan Feng, Yingbo Zhang
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Feasibility and Performance Evaluation of Asphalt Concrete Cores for Rockfill Dams
This study evaluates the feasibility of using asphalt concrete as an impermeable core material for rockfill dams under tropical conditions. Laboratory testing and numerical modeling were conducted to assess the hydraulic and mechanical performance of asphalt concrete mixtures produced with locally available aggregates in Thailand. Asphalt mixtures were
Chawakorn Rewtragulpaibul +3 more
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SmartBot, Volume 1, Issue 3, September 2025.This review presents recent advances in intelligent inspection robots for structural health monitoring. It highlights key technologies in sensing, data processing, and fault localization, along with challenges and future directions. The aim is to support practical deployment and promote intelligent, efficient, and autonomous monitoring systems ...
Dongjie Li +6 more
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Three Dimensional Dynamic Analysis of Alborz Dam with Asphalt and Clay Cores [PDF]
, 2004 Alborz rockfill dam with a clay core is under construction in North of Iran, an area of heavy rainfall. Because of the difficulties in the construction of a clay core in a wet area, an alternative for the watertight element (asphalt core) was considered.
Baziar, M. H. +3 more
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Computer-Aided Civil and Infrastructure Engineering, Volume 40, Issue 19, Page 2772-2792, 5 August 2025.Abstract Deterioration of the concrete deck surface, including disintegration and delamination between the deck slab and pavement, presents significant challenges in bridge maintenance due to its hidden nature and the risk it poses to the deck's durability as damage progresses. Early detection is critical for preventing issues such as pothole formation
Mikiko Yamashita +3 more
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Development of a combined micromechanics & damage mechanics model for the design of asphalt pavements [PDF]
, 2006 Joint Conference of the Association for Computational Mechanics in Engineering (UK) and the Irish Society for Scientific and Engineering Computation, 19-20 April 2006, QUB, BelfastAsphalt is a complex, heterogeneous material that is composed of ...
Gibney, Amanda +4 more
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