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• Height: 114 m
• Power: 1,020 MW

3. Aswan High Dam (Lake Nasser) – Egypt
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• Height: 111 m
• Power: 2,100 MW

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• Reservoir: 74 billion m³
• Height: 145 m
• Power: 5,150–6,450 MW (largest in Africa)

5. Cahora Bassa Dam – Mozambique
• Reservoir: 63 billion m³
• Height: 171 m
• Power: 2,075 MW

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• Reservoir: 14 billion m³
• Height: 243 m (tallest in Africa)
• Power: 1,870 MW

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• Height: 65 m
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• Height: 185 m
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- Winding section rise: 0.95 m
- Upper straight section rise: 1.90 m

➿ Section Widths
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- Upper straight section width: 0.90 m

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1. Reinforcement
   - Place longitudinal steel bars (rebar).
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   - Secure with binding wire.
   - Ensure proper anchorage into the concrete footing or pedestal.

2. Formwork

   - Assemble formwork panels (wooden or metal).
   - Support with props or braces for stability.
   - Tighten using clamps or tensioners to prevent leakage.

3. Concrete Pouring

   - Pour structural concrete into the formwork.
   - Use a conduit tube or discharge pipe for controlled placement.
   - Apply a concrete vibrator to remove air voids and ensure compaction.

4. Formwork Removal

   - Carefully dismantle formwork panels after concrete has set.
   - Expose the finished reinforced concrete column.
   - Retain the concrete base or pedestal for support.

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⏺Understanding how a reinforced concrete column is built is essential for every civil engineering enthusiast👷‍♂️

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1️⃣ Reinforcement of steel bars
2️⃣ Formwork setup (shuttering)
3️⃣ Concrete pouring & compaction
4️⃣ Formwork removal (final column ready) Each step plays a crucial role in ensuring strength, durability, and structural stability.

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