A dam which is prevented from overturning by the action of lateral or – McqOptions

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1.	A dam which is prevented from overturning by the action of lateral or vertical up thrust of water by its weight is called __________________?
A.	Gravity dam
B.	Arch dam
C.	Buttress dam
D.	Coffer dam
Answer» B. Arch dam

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