Arch dam and buttress dams come under the category of medium dams, although their use is not very common. Earth dams and gravity dams are the most commonly used dams. Steel dams and timber dams are also sometimes adopted but only as a temporary measure of storing water. 1. Medium Dams: i. Arch Dams: Arch dam is curved dam in [...]
In this article we will discuss about:- 1. Classification of Earth Dams 2. Causes of Failure of Earth Dams 3. Essential Requirements for the Safe Design 4. Stability Analysis. Classification of Earth Dams: Earth dams may be classified in two ways: 1. Classification Based Upon the Method of Construction: Under this classification earthen dams can be: (i) Rolled fill earth [...]
In this article article we will discuss about how to design earth dam. Design of the Section of an Earth Dam: Design of the section of an earth dam evolves fixing the sizes of the following elements: 1. Top Width of the Dam: There are several other factors that affect the top width of the dam but height of the [...]