Practical Engineering: Why Are There No Short Arch Dams? [video]

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crescit_eundo · 34m ago

From the video’s description: "There aren’t that many places where it makes sense, but when you compare the options for holding a reservoir back in a narrow canyon valley, arches make a pretty compelling case."

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Practical Engineering: Why Are There No Short Arch Dams? [video]

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