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Arch-gravity dams are thinner dams and save resources.(a) True(b) FalseThe question was asked in semester exam.My query is from Dams in chapter Other Major Topics in Civil Engineering of Basic Civil Engineering

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The correct ANSWER is (a) True

Explanation: It is a combination of arch and gravity dam. It is inward compression by water reduces lateral force acting on dam. Gravitational force required is less. HENCE, it SAVES resources and doesn’t NEED to be massive.



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