Advances and Problems in Earth-Dam Failure Research

XIE Ya-jun; ZHU Yong-hui; GUO Xiao-long

doi:10.3969/j.issn.1001-5485.2013.04.007

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Journal of Changjiang River Scientific Research Institute ›› 2013, Vol. 30 ›› Issue (4) : 29-33. DOI: 10.3969/j.issn.1001-5485.2013.04.007

flood Prevention and Isaster Reduction

Advances and Problems in Earth-Dam Failure Research

XIE Ya-jun, ZHU Yong-hui, GUO Xiao-long

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According to statistics, most of the failed dams are earth-dams. In order to more precisely predict the process of dam failure, the resulting flood and its propagation, many dam-failure models have been developed in recent decades. The existing earth-dam failure models are summarized and classified, with special attention paid to the models of earth-dam failure due to overtopping. Meanwhile, simulation of the earth-dam failure caused by piping is briefly introduced as well. On the basis of the current research results, problems in the current dam-failure model are analyzed and summarized in the light of the model assumptions and governing equations. Finally, key points and suggestions are put forward for further research.

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earth-dam / dam failure / model / advance / problem

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XIE Ya-jun, ZHU Yong-hui, GUO Xiao-long. Advances and Problems in Earth-Dam Failure Research[J]. Journal of Changjiang River Scientific Research Institute. 2013, 30(4): 29-33 https://doi.org/10.3969/j.issn.1001-5485.2013.04.007

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