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Forces on Concrete Gravity Dams by Dipendar Barai is a document available to read on EtoBox.
The document discusses the design of hydropower components, specifically focusing on the forces acting on concrete gravity dams, including primary, secondary, and exceptional forces. It details the calculations for water pressure, uplift loads, self-weight, and various other pressures affecting dam stability. Additionally, it outlines the design principles for concrete gravity dams, including factors of safety against sliding, overturning, and crushing failures.
- Author
- Dipendar Barai
- Language
- EN