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Basic Terms of Dam Characteristics . The following is a list of terms and their definitions that are frequently used when discussing the physical characteristics of dams. Illustrations can be found on pages 4-6. ABUTMENT: The part of the valley side against which the dam is constructed. read more
Hoover Dam, USA. The section of an arch dam is approximately triangular like a gravity dam but the section is comparatively thinner. The arch dam may have a single curvature or double curvature in the vertical plane. Generally, the arch dams of double curvature are more economical and are used in practice. read more