Mesh and boundany are primary influence factors of calculation procision when the seismic response of embankment dam is analyzed by finite element method. Based on the calculation program developed by the Institute of Geotechnical Engineering in Hohai Univ.
the influences of mesh form
mesh size and boundary size on the calculation of seismic response of embankment dam are studied. The results show that mesh holistic form should be horizontally stratified
the upper limit of mesh size is 7 percent to 10 percent of dam height and the calculation area with simple boundary should contain the cover stratum.