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Effect of seepage connectedness on dam foundation safety with cutoff walls under spatial variability

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Yongbo Gan
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Yajun Li *
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Jun Yan *
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Donghui Li
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Zhongzhi Fu
DOI:10.1016/j.strusafe.2026.102711delete
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Abstract

Abstract

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• Incorporating connectedness improves reliability of dam safety evaluations. • Monte Carlo–FEM framework integrates random fields and pore connectedness. • Connected field increases flow rate but lowers exit gradient via redistribution. • Disconnected pores reduce flow but intensify exit gradient concentration. • Variance-reduction correction alters seepage failure probabilities significantly.
Keywords:
seepage connectedness
dam foundation safety
cutoff walls
spatial variability
Monte Carlo–FEM

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Structural Safety cover
Structural Safety
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Powerchina
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