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Stability Analysis of Slope of Earthen Dam: 4 Methods | Geography

An earthen dam usually fails due to sliding of large soil mass from a curved surface. From several investigations, it has been concluded that the sliding of curved surface takes place along its slip surface, which is normally close to the cylindrical shape, i.e. when cross section is in the form of arc. There have been developed various methods for [...]

By |2018-03-20T05:46:11+00:00March 20, 2018|Earthen Dam|Comments Off on Stability Analysis of Slope of Earthen Dam: 4 Methods | Geography

Essay on Dams | India | Geology

Here is an essay on ‘Dams’ for class 9, 10, 11 and 12. Find paragraphs, long and short essays on ‘Dams’ especially written for school and college students. Essay on Dams   Essay # 1. Introduction to Dams: A dam may be defined as a solid barrier constructed at a suitable location across a river valley with a view of impounding [...]

By |2018-02-20T09:48:00+00:00February 20, 2018|Dams|Comments Off on Essay on Dams | India | Geology
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