Base Width in Dams and Reservoirs Formulas

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

Formulas to find Base Width in Dams and Reservoirs

fxWidth of Elementary Gravity DamGo

Dams and Reservoirs formulas that make use of Base Width

fxMax Vertical Direct Stress Distribution at BaseGo

fxMinimum Vertical Direct Stress Distribution at BaseGo

fxShear Friction FactorGo

List of variables in Dams and Reservoirs formulas

fx Height of Elementary Dam Go

fx Specific Gravity of Dam Material Go

fx Seepage Coefficient at Base of Dam Go

FAQ

What is the Base Width?

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

Can the Base Width be negative?

No, the Base Width, measured in Length cannot be negative.

What unit is used to measure Base Width?

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

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