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Multilingual Technical Dictionary (MTD)
2571. Abridged trial load method, or Simplified trial load method : Used for arch dam preliminary design work by using tables and curves for determining deflections of arches. Modified assumptions are made with regard to the foundation in this analysis which neglect (i) differences in elasticity of rock and concrete, (ii) the angle that the plane of the abutment makes with a vertical plane and (iii) certain secondary effects.

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