Description

In many dam projects, engineers rely on separate analyses for construction, seepage, and seismic conditions. While each step may seem valid, this fragmented approach often leads to results that do not fully represent real structural behavior.

This session introduces a more realistic analysis framework by integrating stress development during construction, pore pressure from seepage, and dynamic response under seismic loading.

Using a zoned earthen dam example, the session demonstrates how to apply nonlinear time history analysis with a structured modeling strategy in FEA NX. More importantly, it focuses on how to interpret results in a way that supports confident engineering decisions.

If you have ever questioned whether your analysis truly reflects reality, this session will help you identify what may be missing and how to address it.

On-Demand Session Overview

• Understand how seepage flow influences pore pressure and structural response
• Analyze slope stability under changing reservoir conditions such as filling and rapid drawdown
• Apply coupled seepage and stress analysis to capture real dam behavior
• Interpret key results including phreatic surface, pore pressure distribution, and factor of safety
• Identify potential failure mechanisms such as piping, internal erosion, and slope instability
• Implement practical seepage control strategies for safer and more resilient designs