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In an arch dam, the extrados curve refer to the arch rings corresponding to the ____________________

In an arch dam, the extrados curve refer to the arch rings corresponding to the ____________________ Correct Answer the upstream face of the dam

The arch rings corresponding to the upstream face is called the extrados curve. The arch rings corresponding to the downstream face are the intrados curve.

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