Design Support regarding the influence of dynamic forces, i. e. Earthquakes

One of these structures is the concrete cut-off wall below a dam construction. Calculations show that during an earthquake internal forces and deflections occur in the cut-off wall which have to be quantified and safety has to be verified.

Bauer offers its know-how already in the concept and feasibility stage; in order to support the client’s engineer if desired.

The suitability of the cut-off wall type and the proposed wall material have to be verified initially during these design phases, to make sure that the client receives the best possible concept for the cut-off wall.

Bauer, to be in a position to provide such support, is using the finite element method programs (Plaxis 2D and 3D) to simulate the influence on the cut-off wall based on a given accelerogram.

Bauer, to be in a position to provide such support, is using the finite element method programs (Plaxis 2D and 3D) to simulate the influence on the cut-off wall based on a given accelerogram.