arch dams
Introduction
An arch dam is a type of dam named for its characteristic arch shape.[1].
The curved shape of these dams allows the forces of the water's thrust to be transferred to each side of the walls where it sits, which play the same role as the load-bearing walls of a building. This type of dam is used in narrow valleys with very rigid slopes.
Within this type of dam, there are 3 subtypes:
References
- [1] ↑ «Presas Arco. Tipologías y sistema estructural». EADIC. 2018.: https://www.eadic.com/presas-arco-tipologias-y-esquema-resistente/