Differentiate between 'low gravity' and 'high gravity' dams. Calculate the limiting height of low concrete gravity dam with the following data: Compressive strength of the concrete = 2500 kN/m² Unit weight of water = 9.81 kN/m³ Specific gravity of the concrete = 2.4

Differentiate between 'low gravity' and 'high gravity' dams. Calculate the limiting height of low concrete gravity dam with the following data: Compressive strength of the concrete = 2500 kN/m² Unit weight of water = 9.81 kN/m³ Specific gravity of the concrete = 2.4

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Differentiate between 'low gravity' and 'high gravity' dams. Calculate the limiting height of low concrete
gravity dam with the following data:
Compressive strength of the concrete = 2500 kN/m²
Unit weight of water = 9.81 kN/m³
Specific gravity of the concrete = 2.4

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