Essays about: "failure envelopes"

Found 2 essays containing the words failure envelopes.

1. 1. Thermal cracking of a concrete arch dam due to seasonal temperature variations

   University essay from KTH/Betongbyggnad

   Author : Jonas Enzell; Markus Tollsten; [2017]
   Keywords : Arch dam; Concrete; Finite element analysis; Cracking; Progressive failure analysis; Valvdamm; Betong; Finit elementanalys; Sprickor; Progressiv brottanalys;

   Abstract : Concrete dams located in northern regions are exposed to large seasonal temperature variations. These seasonal temperature variations have resulted in cracking in thin concrete dams. Continuous monitoring and evaluation of existing dams are important to increase the knowledge about massive concrete structures and to ensure dam safety. READ MORE

3. 2. Load capacity of anchorage to concrete at nuclear facilities : Numerical studies of headed studs and expansion anchors

   University essay from KTH/Betongbyggnad

   Author : Daniel Eriksson; Tobias Gasch; [2011]
   Keywords : anchor plates; headed studs; expansion anchors; concrete; finite element analysis; non-linear material models; failure envelopes;

   Abstract : The aim of this thesis was to study the load bearing capacity of anchor plates, used for anchorage to concrete located at nuclear facilities. Two different type of anchor plates were examined, which together constitute the majority of the anchor plates used at Forsmark nuclear facility in Sweden. READ MORE