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Transverse joints in concrete gravity dams are the ___________________________

(a) horizontal construction joints at each lift height

(b) vertical construction joints of full height and width

(c) diagonal construction joints for torsion

(d) longitudinal construction joints of full width

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The correct option is (b) vertical construction joints of full height and width

To explain I would say: Transverse joints are vertical joints that run through the entire height and extend through the full width of the dam section. These joints are continuous from the upstream face to the downstream face.

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