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Gibe III Gravity Dam

Project Description

Gibe III is the highest RCC dam in the World. Here below its relevant features are listed:
  • Max Height: 250 m
  • Crest length: 960 m
  • Total Dam volume: 6.500.000 m3
  • Total Capacity of Reservoir: 14,0 km3
  • Installed Capacity: 1.870 MW

Relevant Data

Client : Studio Pietrangeli
Beneficiary : Salini Impregilo/EEP
Location : Nile River - Ethiopia
Year : 2006 - 2016
Tasks : Stability analysis under static and dynamic loading conditions. Optimization of dam sections and shape