In an arch dam, the extrados curve refer to the arch rings correspond – McqOptions

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1.	In an arch dam, the extrados curve refer to the arch rings corresponding to the ____________________
A.	the upstream face of the dam
B.	downstream face of the dam
C.	side face of the dam
D.	either upstream or downstream face of the dam
Answer» B. downstream face of the dam

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