Base Thickness in Dams Formulas

Base Thickness is the maximum thickness or width of a dam measured horizontally between upstream and downstream faces and normal to the axis or centerline crest of the dam. And is denoted by T_b. Base Thickness is usually measured using the Meter for Length. Note that the value of Base Thickness is always negative.

Dams formulas that make use of Base Thickness

fxThrust at Crown of Arch DamGo

fxThrust given Intrados Stresses on Arch DamGo

fxThrust given Extrados Stresses on Arch DamGo

FAQ

What is the Base Thickness?

Base Thickness is the maximum thickness or width of a dam measured horizontally between upstream and downstream faces and normal to the axis or centerline crest of the dam. Base Thickness is usually measured using the Meter for Length. Note that the value of Base Thickness is always negative.

Can the Base Thickness be negative?

Yes, the Base Thickness, measured in Length can be negative.

What unit is used to measure Base Thickness?

Base Thickness is usually measured using the Meter[m] for Length. Millimeter[m], Kilometer[m], Decimeter[m] are the few other units in which Base Thickness can be measured.

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