Leakage through the transverse joints in a gravity dam is prevented b – McqOptions

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1.	Leakage through the transverse joints in a gravity dam is prevented by ____________
A.	shear keys
B.	keyways
C.	water stops
D.	galleries
Answer» D. galleries

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