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Dams are subject to movement due to changes in temperature and other seasonal factors.
Dams are subject to movement due to changes in temperature and other seasonal factors. This is particularly true for concrete dams where loading due to thermal expansion/contraction may present the most substantial load the dam may need to withstand.


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Latest revision as of 22:49, 26 January 2023


Dams are subject to movement due to changes in temperature and other seasonal factors. This is particularly true for concrete dams where loading due to thermal expansion/contraction may present the most substantial load the dam may need to withstand.


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Revision Date: 01/26/2023