This chapter discusses systematic identification, classification, and characterization of Potential Failure Modes (PFMs) in concrete dams. It categorizes PFMs across static and dynamic scenarios, internal and external actions, and provides examples including sliding, overturning, cracking, and foundation failure. This chapter is essential for understanding how failure mechanisms are integrated into seismic risk assessment workflows.

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Potential Failure Modes

  • M Amin Hariri-Ardebili,
  • Rocio L Segura,
  • Jerzy W Salamon

摘要

This chapter discusses systematic identification, classification, and characterization of Potential Failure Modes (PFMs) in concrete dams. It categorizes PFMs across static and dynamic scenarios, internal and external actions, and provides examples including sliding, overturning, cracking, and foundation failure. This chapter is essential for understanding how failure mechanisms are integrated into seismic risk assessment workflows.