Abstract
This paper presents an application of the distinct element method on shear resistance evaluation technique of steel frame check dam, as a fundamental study of estimation method of the shear resistance force and the earth pressure of fill materials in the steel made Sabo structure by analytical approach. The simple shear test which is carried out in advance is modeled by using 3-D distinct element method; and the shear resistance force was evaluated by the analysis. The relationship between shear resistance of the cell and the displacement is analyzed, and compared with the experimental one. The effect of friction model of element on the shear resistance of the cell is discussed.
