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The horizontal joints that extends through the entire width of the dam section and are developed at each lift height is called as ___________________

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The horizontal joints that extends through the entire width of the dam section and are developed at each lift height is called as ___________________

(a) transverse joints

(b) longitudinal joints

(c) construction joints

(d) contraction joints

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Asked question is from Gravity Dams topic in portion Gravity Dam Design and Construction of Irrigation Engineering

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The correct choice is (b) longitudinal joints

To elaborate: The longitudinal joint is developed at each lift height and extends through the entire width of the dam section. These joints shall run through the entire length of the dam but are staggered between transverse joints.

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