The axis of a gravity dam is the ______________________ Options: A . &nbspline of the crown of the dam on the downstream side B . &nbspline of the crown of the dam on the upstream side C . &nbspcentre-line of the top width of the dam D . &nbspline joining mid-points of the base

The axis of a gravity dam is the _____________________

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The axis of a gravity dam is the ______________________

Options:

A . line of the crown of the dam on the downstream side

B . line of the crown of the dam on the upstream side

C . centre-line of the top width of the dam

D . line joining mid-points of the base

Answer: Option B
Answer: (b).line of the crown of the dam on the upstream side

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