DESIGN OF ARCH DAM

Presented by-
AVIJIT DAS
14PCE066
M. TECH, 2ND SEM
WATER RESOURCES ENGG.
 C O N TA N T S

 Definition
 Types of arch dams
 Constant Radius arch dams
 Variable radius arch dams
 Constant angle arch dams
 Forces acting arch dams
 Design theories of Arch dams
 Thin cylinder theory
 Limitations of thin cylinder theory
 Theory of elastic arches
 Conclusion
What is Arch Dam ?

It may be defined as a solid wall, curved in plan, standing across

the entire width of the river valley in a single span.

Its body is usually made of cement concrete, although in the past

Rubble and stone masonry are also used.

It will structurally behave: Partly as a cantilever retaining wall

standing up from its base, and partly the load will transfer to the
two ends by horizontal arch action.
Monticello Dam in California
Ty p e s o f A r c h D a m s :

Three Types of arch dams:-

I. Constant Radius Arch Dam

II. Variable Radius arch dams
III. Constant angle arch dams
 Constant Radius Arch Dam

Constant radius arch dams are that in which, the radii of the outside
curved surface are equal at all elevation.

The centers of all such circular arch called Extrodos, will therefore
evenly lie on the vertical line.

However, the Introdos has gradually decreasing radius from top to

the bottom.
Constant Radius Arch Dam
 Interesting, right?
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