Three Gorges Dam

Massive hydroelectric dam in China.

Overview

Three Gorges Dam, using concrete and steel, is a 2003 hydroelectric structure in Yichang, China.

Core Characteristics

• Massive concrete structure.
• Hydroelectric functionality.
• Modern engineering design.

Architectural Connections

• Modern: Contemporary focus.
• Infrastructure: Dam.
• Modern Engineering: Core movement.

Influence and Legacy

Designed by Chinese engineers, it redefined large-scale infrastructure.

Related Concepts & Techniques

Concrete Construction (technique), Functionalism (theory), Structure (element), Modernism (movement)

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