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The document discusses types and classifications of dams. It describes four main types: 1. Gravity dams, which rely on their massive weight to resist water pressure. 2. Arch dams, which transfer load through arch action to stable rock foundations. 3. Buttress dams, which use spaced buttresses to transmit water pressure to the foundation. 4. Earth dams, made of compacted layers of soil with an impermeable core and protective facings. Dams are also classified by their structural design and behavior, c
- Author
- Muleta
- Language
- EN