Abstract Rockfill dams with stone pitching are specific hydraulic structures generally built in the early XXth century where stones used to be hand‐placed without mortar constitute upward and downward dam faces. Few studies have been carried out quantify critical role of stability against both static seismic forces. Herein, a numerical model is proposed pseudo‐static tests performed on four dif...

This article presents experimental research focusing on the structural failure of central core a rockfill dam using sand-bentonite mixtures. It comprised an extensive geotechnical characterization soil materials and mixtures, including compaction strength tests, as well construction 1 m high 1.5 wide physical models. The displacements cohesive cores were recorded tailored measuring system, base...