The seismic behavior of concrete gravity dams is significantly influenced by the interaction between the reservoir and the dam structure. While traditional methods such as Westergaard’s and Zanger’s approaches have been widely adopted, they often oversimplify the problem by neglecting the dynamic interaction between the fluid and the structure.
In contrast, the Sloshing Fluid method, which models the reservoir as a dynamic fluid medium capable of interacting with the dam, offers a more accurate and physically realistic representation of this interaction. This webinar will explore the seismic fluid-structure interaction (FSI) using advanced numerical modeling in FEA NX, with a focus on how sloshing behavior affects dam performance during earthquake events.
Join us to learn how modern FSI techniques are reshaping seismic analysis of dam structures.
✳️ Who Should Attend
- Structural/Dam and Geotechnical Engineers involved in dam design and seismic assessment
- Civil Engineers working in water resources, hydro projects, and infrastructure resilience
- Researchers and Academics in structural dynamics and fluid-structure interaction
- FEA Analysts and Simulation Professionals seeking to expand their expertise in FSI modeling
- Engineering Consultants, Risk Assessment Engineers and Dam Safety Authorities aiming for advanced seismic evaluation methods
✳️ Why Should Join
- Understand advanced FSI techniques over conventional Westergaard or Zanger methods
- Learn how to model sloshing fluid behavior and its impact on dam stability during earthquakes
- Discover the capabilities of FEA NX in handling complex dam-reservoir interaction problems
- Stay ahead with cutting-edge simulation practices relevant to modern dam safety evaluations
- Gain practical insights and modeling tips directly applicable to real-world projects
✳️ What You'll Take Away
- Limitations of conventional hydrodynamic methods
- Principles of fluid-structure interaction under seismic loading
- Numerical modeling strategies for sloshing fluid effects
- Application of FEA NX for dam-reservoir interaction analysis
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