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Figure 1
Characteristic cross-section of the dam (Sweco Consulting Sp. z o.o. 2019).
Figure 2
Section of the map indicating the topography of terrain, dam body and area under consideration
Figure 3
Three-dimensional model of the dam substrate.
Figure 4
Location of the boreholes and the dam body–top view.
Figure 5
Location of the boreholes data input to the FE model.
Figure 6
3D substrate reconstruction with finite element mesh.
Figure 7
Model of the subsoil with the distribution of geotechnical layers within the western abutment area.
Figure 8
First-type boundary condition applied to the boundary of the domain.
Figure 9
Distribution of the Fi parameter.
Figure 10
Anti-filtration barrier visualization (red) and highly permeable layers (blue).
Figure 11
Numerical model created for the purpose of deformation and stability analyses.
Figure 12
Selected stages of dam construction: a) stage 0 – reference stage, b) stage I – excavation, c) stage VI – intermediate dam construction, d) stage VIII – construction completed.
Figure 13
Time-variable boundary condition of water pressure during the passage of the flood wave.
Figure 14
Evolution of the factor of safety in time during flood wave passage for different depths of the anti-filtration barrier.
Figure 15
Potential failure mechanisms at selected time steps of the analysis: a) for the maximum damming level, b) for the minimum FOS value.
Figure 16
An exemplary map of displacements: a) vertical; b) horizontal.