Dams & Spillways
Dams and spillways are crucial for water management, providing storage, flood control, and hydroelectric power generation. Various types of dams, including embankment, gravity, arch, and buttress dams, are designed based on site conditions and material efficiency. The chapter discusses the components and types of spillways, highlighting their roles in water release and energy dissipation.
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What we have learnt
- Dams can be classified into categories such as embankment, gravity, arch, and buttress based on their design and material usage.
- Seepage control is critical in dam engineering, involving various techniques such as filters and cutoff walls.
- Spillways are essential to manage floodwaters and prevent dam overtopping.
Key Concepts
- -- Embankment Dam
- A dam primarily made from compacted earth or rock, characterized by its wide base and impervious core.
- -- Gravity Dam
- A massive dam that resists hydraulic forces primarily through its weight.
- -- Arch Dam
- A curved dam that transmits water load to its abutments through arch action, making it material-efficient.
- -- Spillway
- Structure that allows water to flow over or around a dam, controlling both normal and flood flows.
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