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has been cited by the following article:

• TITLE: Evaluation of Hydraulic Aperture of the Joints of Behesht Abad Dam Foundation, Iran

  AUTHORS: Ameneh F. Dardashti, Rasoul Ajalloeian

  KEYWORDS: Behesht Abad Dam, Hydraulic Aperture, Hydro-Mechanical Behavior, Seepage

  JOURNAL NAME: Open Journal of Geology, Vol.5 No.6, June 8, 2015

  ABSTRACT: The fluid flow in rock fractures during shear processes has been an important issue in rock mechanics. During shearing, because of the stiffer rock matrix, most deformation occurs in the joints, in the form of normal and shear displacement. Since the joints are rough, deformations will also change the joint aperture and fluid flow. In this article, the hydraulic apertures of the joints of dolomitic limestone foundation of Behesht Abad dam are investigated. Firstly, geological data during a site investigation phase in dam site is gathered, and then related calculations are done and the hydraulic conductivity of the joints is evaluated. The results indicate that the hydraulic conductivity of the joints is reasonable.