Abstract
Kaore arch dam is subjected to forced vibration fields tests with a high water level, with a water level 27m below the crest and with a water level 70m below the crest. Dynamic water pressures are measured with newly developed hydrodynamic pressure measuring instruments and displacements are also measured. Measured frequency response curves and resonating shapes for dynamic water pressures and displacements are simulated by using a finite element model and good agreements are obtained. It's shown that the hydrodynamic pressure measuring instrument is practicable and a computer code for three dimensional dam-foundation rock-reservoir water system is also effective for analysis of dynamic water pressures.
