Research Article
Comparative Study on Interface Elements, Thin-Layer Elements, and Contact Analysis Methods in the Analysis of High Concrete-Faced Rockfill Dams
Table 1
Design parameters of dam materials.
| Mat. number | Mat. description | Max. particle size (cm) | Dry unit weight (KN/m3) | Void ratio (%) |
| IIA | Processed limestone | 8 | 22.0 | 19 | IIIA | Limestone | 30 | 21.5 | 21 | IIIB | Limestone | 80 | 21.2 | 22 | IIIC | Mudstone and sandstone | 80 | 21.5 | 22 | IIID | Limestone | 160 | 20.5 | 24 |
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