%R 10.1016/j.advengsoft.2006.08.040
%N 11-12
%D 2007
%L scholars282
%J Advances in Engineering Software
%O cited By 43
%K Finite element method; Optimization; Thermal effects; Thermoanalysis, Field problems; Roller compacted concrete (RCC) dams; Schedule of construction; Thermal response, Concrete dams
%X Thermal analysis of roller compacted concrete (RCC) dams plays an important role in their design and construction. This paper deals with the development of a finite element based computer code for the determination of temperatures within the dam body. The finite element code is then applied to the real full-scale problem to determine the impact of the placement schedule on the thermal response of roller compacted concrete dam. Based on the results obtained, it could be concluded that for a given roller compacted concrete dam, changing the placing schedule can optimize the locations of maximum temperature zones. © 2007 Elsevier Ltd and Civil-Comp Ltd.
%P 886-895
%I Elsevier Ltd
%A M.S. Jaafar
%A K.H. Bayagoob
%A J. Noorzaei
%A W.A.M. Thanoon
%V 38
%T Development of finite element computer code for thermal analysis of roller compacted concrete dams