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Engineering the Three Gorges Dam
China's Three Gorges Dam provided designers and construction crews with several engineering challenges.
Types of Dam Structures
Different dam structures are used depending on terrain, available materials, and purpose.
How Cofferdams are Used in Construction
Cofferdams allow engineers to displace water from an area to allow for construction operations.
Civil Engineering 101
Civil engineering is one branch of the engineering profession, and is concerned with the understanding development of structures meant for public use.