Forces Acting on gravity dam

Gravity dam is a structure built to resist force of nature by its own weight. They are highest and heaviest structures constructed from concrete or masonry. 

The forces acting on gravity dam are

1.Weight of dam.

2.Water pressure.

3.Uplift pressure

4.Ice pressure

5.Wave pressure

6. Silt pressure

7. Earthquake pressure

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