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Influence of intermediate principal stress on failure mechanism of hard rock with a pre-existing circular opening
Based on particle flow theory, the influences of the magnitude and direction of the intermediate principal stress on failure mechanism of hard rock with a pre-existing circular opening were studied by carrying...
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Methodology for estimating probability of dynamical system’s failure for concrete gravity dam
Methodology for the reliability analysis of hydraulic gravity dam is the key technology in current hydropower construction. Reliability analysis for the dynamical dam safety should be divided into two phases: ...
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Dynamic analysis of tension leg platform for offshore wind turbine support as fluid-structure interaction
Tension leg platform (TLP) for offshore wind turbine support is a new type structure in wind energy utilization. The strong-interaction method is used in analyzing the coupled model, and the dynamic characteri...