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Rotation or Horizontal Movement

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In assessing a concrete gravity or arch dam, it is important to monitor its rotational and sliding stability.

Examples

Learn more about the need to consider uplift forces in evaluating concrete gravity dams at DamFailures.org

Learn more about the potential for sliding instability from the 1911 failure of Bayless Dam at DamFailures.org

Measurement of Rotational or Horizontal Movement


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