Abstract:Construction of the Chirkey hydroelectric station dam is approaching completion; its height as of January 1, 1975, was 190 m (versus 231 m according to the design). During 10 months in 1973 and 9 months in 1974 the dam's height was increased, respectively, 60and 65 m. The high rate of construction of such a complex structure, which is being built for the first time in Soviet practice, is due to the efficient organization of work and introduction of a number of new designs, equipment, and methods developed du… Show more
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