Types Of Gravity Dam

            Types Of Gravity Dams

Gravity dams are of the following types:

1. Rubble Masonry Dams

2. Concrete Dams

3. R.C.C Dams

4. Cyclopean Masonry Dams

                Rubble Masonry Dams

The dam in which back and front face of the dam is built coarsed

masonry and the interior filling of Rubble Masonry is known as 

Rubble Masonry Dams.

                        Concrete Dams

The dams made of concrete are known as concrete dams. A good quality 

of concrete is used in there construction. A correct water cement ratio 

should be maintained through out the construction period to achieve more 

strength of the dam. The construction cost of such dam is much higher.

                       R.C.C Dams

These dams can be constructed on hard as well as soft soils. When 

the height of the dam is not much they can be constructed. The 

section of the dam will be thinner and therefore the work can be 

finished more quickly.

              Cyclopean Masonry Dams 

A dam having faces of cost masonry and the interior filling of 

concrete is known as Cyclopean Masonry Dams. The joints will be 

thicker as concrete is used for interior fillings.