Buttress Dams
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A buttress dam is a specific type of gravity dam in which the large mass of concrete or masonry is reduced, and the forces are diverted to the dam foundation through vertical or sloping buttresses.
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The Roselend Dam, located in France, is notable for its distinctive buttress design. |
Components of Buttress Dams
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Life Cycle of Buttress Dams
Revision ID: 2529
Revision Date: 09/08/2022