Research on Seismic Response Analysis Method of the Run-of-river Hydropower Station
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Abstract:
Based on the analysis of structural characteristics of a run-of-river hydropower station, the finite element analysis software Ansys was used to build a three-dimensional structural model to analyze the seismic response of the run-of-river hydropower station. Three different response spectrums from both the European code, Eurocode 8, and the Chinese Code, Specifications for Seismic Design of Hydraulic Structures (DL 5037-2000) were applied. The dynamic behaviors of the structure under earthquake loads were investigated using the time history analysis during the 20-seconds artificial seismic wave which was extracted from the elastic response spectrum. After analyzing and comparing the stresses and displacements of the powerhouse structure which were achieved from different calculation theories under the seismic loading condition, the main characteristics of the run-of-river hydropower stations during earthquake activities were illustrated and some suitable suggestions for seismic analysis were provided.