An Interactive Tool for Automatic Predimensioning and Numerical Modeling of Arch Dams

Table 1

Material properties considered in the FEM model.

Property	Units	Dam	Foundation
Young Modulus	N⋅m^−2
Poisson ratio	—	0.25	0.25
Density	kg⋅m^−3	2400	3000
Thermal conductivity	W⋅K^−2⋅m^−1	2.4	2.2
Thermal expansion coeff.	K^−1	10^−5	10^−5
Specific heat	J⋅kg^−1⋅K^−1	982	950