NAVATHE
Member • Aug 15, 2013
CROSS SECTION OF DAM
why the cross section of the dam varies?
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Member • Aug 15, 2013
Based on the type of DAM and the area where the dam is built the cross section of the Dams have to vary
Otherwise the stability of the Dam can't be assuredAre you sure? This action cannot be undone. -
Member • Aug 15, 2013
Cross Section of the DAM depends on what is the size of the river you are trying to collect. The area available around. Plus it also depends on where you want to turn the river, the size of child stream. What all features your DAM has, integrated power plant or something. I think all these are the factors that matter in determining the cross section of the DAMAre you sure? This action cannot be undone. -
Member • Aug 16, 2013
Im not asking about dependent factors.Cross section of any dam varies compulsory but why?Are you sure? This action cannot be undone. -
Member • Aug 16, 2013
the base is thicker than the top because the hydrostatic pressure varies. The pressure: P=h*d*g ; therefore to resist higher pressure at the bottom, the wall is made thicker. Hope this helps.N.SACHINIm not asking about dependent factors.Cross section of any dam varies compulsory but why?Are you sure? This action cannot be undone. -
Member • Aug 16, 2013
As the altitude(Height) increases pressure decreases,similarly as the altitude decreases pressure increases(i.e: p=hdg).Therefore in order to resist high pressure at the bottom,the wall is made thicker. Thanqs to all friends who tried to say answers.Are you sure? This action cannot be undone. -
Member • Aug 19, 2013
Cross section depends the Height of Dam.Height of dam depends on Natural ground Levels.If generally NGL (Natural Ground level)is low the bottom width is more and vice versa. According to sections varies.Itmeans cross sections are depending on NGL'sAre you sure? This action cannot be undone.