what is the difference between arch dam and gravity dam.
Name a gravity dam in India

Answer Posted / mihir parmar

In acrh dam the load is distributed on both the side of dam
as well as load is transfered in circular form on the
ground. where as in gravity dam load is transfered strait
to the ground. and kakrapar dam on river tapi is the
exampal of the gravity dam.

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