Parameter Sensitivity and Inversion Analysis for a Concrete Face Rockfill Dam Based on CS-BPNN

The deformation behavior of rockfill is significant to the normal operation of concrete face rockfill dam. Considering both the nonlinear mechanical behavior and long-term rheological deformation, the E-ν model and modified Burgers model are coupled to describe the deformation behavior of the rockfill materials. The coupledE-νand Burgers model contains numerous parameters with complex relationship, and an efficient and accurate inversion analysis is in demand. The sensitivity of the parameters in the coupledE-νand modified Burgers is analyzed using the modified Morris method initially. Then, a new approach of parameter back analysis is proposed by combining back-propagation neutral network (BPNN) and Cuckoo Search (CS) algorithm. The numerical example shows that parametersK,R_f, and φ₀as well asGare more sensitive to the deformation of the rockfill body. The inversion analysis for these four parameters andη₂,E₂, andAas well asBin modified Burgers model is performed by the CS-BPNN algorithm. The numerical results demonstrate that the parameters obtained with the proposed method are reasonable and its feasibility is validated.

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