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Gravity dams are the most common form of concrete/masonry dam. The mass weight of concrete or masonry and friction resist the reservoir water pressure. Gravity dams are constructed of vertical blocks of concrete or masonry with flexible seals in the joints between the blocks.
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The Conowingo Dam is a masonry gravity dam and hydroelectric station located along the Susquehanna River in the state of Maryland. ([https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Conowingo_Dam_Spillway_2016.jpg Wikipedia])
The Conowingo Dam is a masonry gravity dam and hydroelectric station located along the Susquehanna River in the state of Maryland.  
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==Components of Gravity Dams==
Gravity dams are the most common form of concrete/masonry dam. The mass weight of concrete or masonry and friction resist the reservoir water pressure. Gravity dams are constructed of vertical blocks (monoliths) of concrete or masonry with flexible seals in the joints between the blocks.
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==Life Cycle of Gravity Dams==
==Life Cycle of Gravity Dams==
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==Examples==
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==Best Practices Resources==
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==Trainings==
==Trainings==
{{Video Icon}} [[On-Demand Webinar: Introduction to Concrete Gravity Dams]]
{{Video Icon}} [[On-Demand Webinar: Introduction to Concrete Gravity Dams]]
{{Video Icon}} [https://youtu.be/BqxhPul-4Ew YouTube: Introduction to Concrete Gravity Dams]


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Latest revision as of 20:24, 18 July 2023


The Conowingo Dam is a masonry gravity dam and hydroelectric station located along the Susquehanna River in the state of Maryland.

(Image Source: Wikipedia)

Gravity dams are the most common form of concrete/masonry dam. The mass weight of concrete or masonry and friction resist the reservoir water pressure. Gravity dams are constructed of vertical blocks (monoliths) of concrete or masonry with flexible seals in the joints between the blocks.

Life Cycle of Gravity Dams

  1. Design and Construction of Gravity Dams
  2. O&M of Gravity Dams
  3. Decommissioning


Trainings

On-Demand Webinar: Introduction to Concrete Gravity Dams

YouTube: Introduction to Concrete Gravity Dams


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Revision Date: 07/18/2023