Supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China (Grant Nos.50539110,50809025,50539010,50579010,50539030);the Science and Technology Support Plan (Grant Nos.20006BAC14B03,2008BAB29B03)
In this study, a nonlinear model is presented for analysis of damage-cracking behavior in arch dams during strong earthquakes using different seismic input mechanisms. The nonlinear system includes a plastic-damage mo...