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Sites, design, construction and power generated by 11 of world's highest dams in 450 mi long alpine valley; dams range in height from 932 ft at Grand Dixence to 390 ft at Limberg Dam of Kaprum project; dams are of various construction, concrete arches, earthfills and hollow gravity open-joint; tunnels and open canals connect dams to intake sources and power stations situated at different levels; power generated by individual plants ranges from 840,000 to 112,000 kw.
Sites, design, construction and power generated by 11 of world's highest dams in 450 mi long alpine valley; dams range in height from 932 ft at Grand Dixence to 390 ft at Limberg Dam of Kaprum project; dams are of various construction, concrete arches, earthfills and hollow gravity open-joint; tunnels and open canals connect dams to intake sources and power stations situated at different levels; power generated by individual plants ranges from 840,000 to 112,000 kw.
Alpine dams produce kilowatts and scenery
Eng News-Rec
Bowman, W.G. (author)
Engineering News-Record ; 175
1965
Article (Journal)
English
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