Three-dimensional linear seismic analysis of normal concrete gravity dam

Abstract The three-dimensional linear finite element model is established for the bottom outlet dam section of concrete gravity dam. Mode-superposition response spectrum method and the massless foundation time history method are adopted to analyze the static and dynamic comprehensive stress response and displacement response of the dam under the action of the standard response spectrum of the design earthquake or the corresponding artificial wave under the action of design earthquake and check earthquake. The results show that the dam works well in seismic condition. In addition, the influence of radiation damping of infinite foundation on the dynamic response of the dam section under different seismic waves is analysed. By comparing the dynamic and static comprehensive stress changes of the dam, it shows that after considering the radiation damping effect of the infinite foundation, the dynamic response of the dam body is significantly reduced.