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GERDP Gravity Dam

Project Description

GERDP Dam is currently under construction. Once finished, it will be the largest dam in Africa. Here below its relevant features are listed:
  • Max height: 173 m
  • Crest length: 1.800 m
  • Total Dam volume: 10.000.000 m3
  • Total Capacity of Reservoir: 79,0 km3
  • Installed Capacity: 6.000 MW

Relevant Data

Client : Studio Pietrangeli
Beneficiary : Salini Impregilo/EEP
Location : Nilo River - Ethiopia
Year : 2011 - 2017
Tasks : Stability analysis under static and dynamic loading conditions. Optimization of dam sections and shape