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March 13, 2023
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Quasi-Prototype Size Testing of Wedge-Shaped Block for Armoring Embankment Dams and Levees

Publicated to: Water (WATER-SUI). 15 (4): 662- - 2023-02-01 15(4), DOI: https://doi.org/10.3390/w15040662

Authors:

Caballero, FJ; Toledo, MA; Moran, R; Peraita, J
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Affiliations

Acis Innovac mas Ingn SL ACIS2in, Lucio Munoz 4, Madrid 28982, Spain - Author
Acis innovación más ingeniería S.L. - Author
Campus Norte Univ Politecn Cataluna, Ctr Int Metodes Numer Engn, Gran Capitan S N, Barcelona 08034, Spain - Author
Centre Internacional de Mètodes Numèrics en Enginyeria(CIMNE) , Universidad Politécnica de Madrid - Author
Univ Politecn Madrid, Dept Civil Engn Hydraul Energy & Environm, ETS Ingn Caminos Canales & Puertos, ETS Ingn Caminos, Madrid 28040, Spain - Author
Universidad Politécnica de Madrid - Author
Universidad Politécnica de Madrid , Acis Innovación más Ingeniería S.L. (ACIS2in) - Author
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Abstract

A series of tests of wedge-shaped blocks intended for armoring embankment dams and levees was carried out in a new experimental facility (‘Hydraulic Experimentation Facility—Luis Ruano’) under quasi-prototype conditions. This unique facility is located in the canal leading to the Laverné reservoir (Zaragoza, Spain) with a maximum vertical drop of 7 m and discharge up to 9 m3 s−1. The aim was to conduct experimental research on technologies to protect embankment dams and dikes against overflowing erosion under quasi-prototype conditions. The results of the tests demonstrate the ability of the WSBs to withstand high unit discharges under extremely negative conditions at the upstream and downstream ends of the armoring. The tests also helped to identify potential failure modes for the armoring blocks.
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Keywords

acunadam protectiondam safetydam spillwayembankment damoverflowing erosionovertoppingprecast concretewsbAcunaConcrete blocksDam protectionDam safetyDam spillwayEmbankment damOverflowing erosionOvertoppingPrecast concreteWedge-shaped blockWsb

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Bibliometric impact. Analysis of the contribution and dissemination channel

The work has been published in the journal Water (WATER-SUI) due to its progression and the good impact it has achieved in recent years, according to the agency Scopus (SJR), it has become a reference in its field. In the year of publication of the work, 2023, it was in position , thus managing to position itself as a Q1 (Primer Cuartil), in the category Geography, Planning and Development.

Independientemente del impacto esperado determinado por el canal de difusión, es importante destacar el impacto real observado de la propia aportación.

Según las diferentes agencias de indexación, el número de citas acumuladas por esta publicación hasta la fecha 2026-04-27:

  • Google Scholar: 3
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Impact and social visibility

From the perspective of influence or social adoption, and based on metrics associated with mentions and interactions provided by agencies specializing in calculating the so-called "Alternative or Social Metrics," we can highlight as of 2026-04-27:

  • The use, from an academic perspective evidenced by the Altmetric agency indicator referring to aggregations made by the personal bibliographic manager Mendeley, gives us a total of: 3.

With a more dissemination-oriented intent and targeting more general audiences, we can observe other more global scores such as:

  • The Total Score from Altmetric: 3.
  • The number of mentions on the social network X (formerly Twitter): 3 (Altmetric).

It is essential to present evidence supporting full alignment with institutional principles and guidelines on Open Science and the Conservation and Dissemination of Intellectual Heritage. A clear example of this is:

  • The work has been submitted to a journal whose editorial policy allows open Open Access publication.
  • Assignment of a Handle/URN as an identifier within the deposit in the Institutional Repository: https://oa.upm.es/92156/

As a result of the publication of the work in the institutional repository, statistical usage data has been obtained that reflects its impact. In terms of dissemination, we can state that, as of

  • Views: 42
  • Downloads: 31
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Leadership analysis of institutional authors

There is a significant leadership presence as some of the institution’s authors appear as the first or last signer, detailed as follows: First Author (CABALLERO JIMENEZ, FRANCISCO JAVIER) and Last Author (PERAITA DE GRADO, JAVIER).

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