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==Components of Arch Dams== | ==Components of Arch Dams== | ||
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==Life Cycle of Arch Dams== | ==Life Cycle of Arch Dams== | ||
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Revision as of 14:33, 8 September 2022
Arch dams are typically rather thin in cross-section. The reservoir water forces acting on an arch dam are carried laterally into the abutments. The shape of the arch may resemble a segment of a circle or an ellipse, and the arch may be curved in the vertical plane as well. Such dams are usually constructed of a series of thin vertical blocks that are keyed together; barriers to stop water from flowing are provided between blocks. Variations of arch dams include multi-arch dams in which more than one curved section is used, and arch-gravity dams which combine some features of the two types of dams.
Components of Arch Dams
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Life Cycle of Arch Dams
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Revision Date: 09/08/2022