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	Grande Dixence Dam - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		The Grande Dixence dam, at the head of the Val d'Hérens in the canton of Valais in Switzerland, is at 285 metres high one of the worlds tallest dams.
		The dam is situated on the relatively small Dixence river, but collects a large amount of water thanks to a system of water supply tunnels over 100km long bringing water from other rivers and valleys.
		The first Grande Dixence Dam was constructed between 1929 and 1935.
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Grande_Dixence_Dam (305 words)

	Grande Dixence - Sustainable development
		In order to minimise the impacts of its activity on the environment, Grande Dixence S.A. has assumed the commitments set forth in its environmental policy and based on the principles of sustainable development.
		Grande Dixence S.A. is the owner of a hydropower facility in the Valais Alps which generates electricity of renewable origin.
		Grande Dixence S.A. is aware of the importance of the environment.
	www.grande-dixence.ch /en/dev_durable/politique.php (313 words)

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		The Grande Dixence dam is the highest gravity dam in the world.
		The dam is situated on the relatively small Dixence river, but collects a large amount of water thanks to a system of water supply tunnels over 100 km long bringing water from other rivers and valleys.
		A first dam in the Dixence river, of the hollow-gravity type, with crest elevation at 2,241 m a.s.l., was constructed between 1929 and 1935.
	web.tiscali.it /sndcagliari/Schede/Grande_Dixence_en.htm (222 words)

	Grande Dixence - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		This article refers to the Grande Dixence Corporation, for the dam of the same name see Grande Dixence Dam
		Grande Dixence S.A. is a Société Anonyme operating in Switzerland, most notably at the Grande Dixence Dam in the Val d'Hérens, Valais.
		Grande Dixence is primarily concerned with the production of hydroelectricity by harnessing the hydropower associated with the steep changes of elevation found in the part of the Alps.
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Grande_Dixence (131 words)

	Guinness World Records - Index (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-25)
		Grande Dixence, on the river Dixence in Switzerland, is the highest concrete dam.
		It was built between 1953 and 1961 to a height of 285 m (935...
		Work on the Grand Coulee dam, on the Columbia River, Washington State, USA, began in 1933.
	www.guinnessworldrecords.com /index/records.asp?id=90&pg=1 (845 words)

	Vallese: Tutte le informazioni su Vallese su Encyclopedia.it (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-25)
		Nella regione esistono anche un grande numero di frutteti.
		La più alta diga a gravità del mondo si trova a Grande Dixence.
		Nei pressi di Visp si trova una grande fabbrica di produzione dell'alluminio.
	www.encyclopedia.it /v/va/vallese.html (622 words)

	Encyclopedia :: encyclopedia : Dam (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-25)
		Gravity dams are classified as "solid" or "hollow." The solid form is the more widely used of the two, though the hollow dam is frequently more economical to construct.
		Gravity dams can also be classified as "overflow" (spillway) and "non-overflow." Grand Coulee Dam is a solid gravity dam and Itaipu Dam is a hollow gravity dam.
		In the arch dam, stability is obtained by a combination of arch and gravity action.
	www.hallencyclopedia.com /Dam (1801 words)

	Grande Dixence Dam definition - Dictionary - MSN Encarta
		Grande Dixence Dam definition - Dictionary - MSN Encarta
		Grande Dix·ence Dam concrete dam on the Dixence River, southwestern Switzerland.
		Completed in 1962, it is one of the world's highest dams.
	encarta.msn.com /dictionary_1861675805/Grande_Dixence_Dam.html (79 words)

	Cleuson-Dixence Construction - Powerplant - Description (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-25)
		The concrete gravity dam of Grande Dixence sets a world record with its heights of 283m.
		The Cleuson-Dixence hydroelectric scheme was built between 1993 and 1998 to increase the production capacity of the Grande Dixence scheme.
		ANCHORz as 7/22th shareholder and Grande Dixence SA as 15/22th shareholder.
	www.cleuson-dixence.ch /en/amenagement/description.htm (194 words)

	Valais - Facts, Information, and Encyclopedia Reference article
		The European Graduate School, focusing primarily on media and communications, is located in the canton of Valais.
		The world's tallest gravity dam is located at Grande Dixence in the canton.
		Hydroelectric power plants from the canton produce about a quarter of the Swiss electricity.
	www.startsurfing.com /encyclopedia/v/a/l/Valais.html (778 words)

	Encyclopédie :: encyclopedia : Grande-Dixence (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-25)
		Il fait partie d'un vaste projet hydraulique nommé Cleuson Dixence qui l'associe au barrage de Cleuson.
		Sur la même rivière, en amont, se situait le barrage de la Dixence, barrage voûte, construit dans les années 30.
		Après de longues études par l'Office Fédéral de l'Economie Hydraulique puis par la société Energie de l'Ouest Suisse (EOS), la construction démarre le 3 août 1953 sous la supervision de la société anonyme Grande Dixence (fondée en 1950).
	www.encyclopedie.cc /Grande-Dixence (647 words)

	Bed and Breakfast Switzerland - Prolin - DAYER - Swiss B&B - Private vacation
		Ausflugsmöglichkeiten in der Gegend: Die Staumauer der Grande Dixence, die "Pyramiden von Euseigne", der Lehr-Bauernhof von Hérémence, sowie Wanderungen, Mountainbike, Ski, Tennis.
		Da visitare nella regione, la diga della Grande Dixence, le piramidi d'Euseigne, La fattoria pedagogica di Hérémence.
		Excursion possibilities in the region: The dam of Grande Dixence, the "pyramids of Euseigne", the pedagogical farm of Hérémence, as well as hiking, mountain biking, skiing, tennis.
	www.bnb.ch /index.php?p=page&id=56 (374 words)

	Stucky Official Website
		The company quickly became internationally recognized as an authority in the field of dam design (concrete gravity arch dams, earth and rock fill dams) and appurtenant works (spillways, diversion works and other hydraulic constructions).
		The period from 1951 to 1976 was a great age for dam building, especially in Switzerland, where many prestigious civil projects were carried out, such as Mauvoisin dam (1951), Grande Dixence dam (1951), Moiry dam (1954), Luzzone dam (1958) and many others.
		During this period, STUCKY was involved in work abroad, particularly in Iran with the Latiyan dam (1963), Zayandeh Rud dam (1963) and Jiroft dam (1970).
	www.stucky.ch /en/a_6.php (285 words)

	4 - THE CLEUSON DIXENCE EXTENSION PROJECT
		The Cleuson-Dixence project is a hydroelectric scheme designed to increase the peak production of the existing installations and to completely exploit the potential of the Grande Dixence reservoir (400 Mio.
		This 20 km long pressure tunnel will link the Grande Dixence dam to the future Bieudron underground plant (maximum water head of 1,883 m, power of 1.2 GW).
		The most part of the 4.3 km long inclined pressure shaft has been excavated by two TBMs: a Robbins machine (excavation diameter of 4.81 m) from Bieudron to Dzerjonna (lots C and B) and a Lovat machine (excavation diameter of 4.44 m) from Dzerjonna to Schex (lot A).
	www.ita-aites.org /cms/372.html (338 words)

	Spatial Action of Straight Gravity Dams in Narrow Valleys (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-25)
		This explains why in narrow valleys the measured deflections are always smaller than those calculated for independent cantilevers without considering grid action.
		The deflection of the central cantilever of the 285 m high Grande Dixence Dam in Switzerland is reduced by 27% due to grid action.
		Because of their construction in blocks and hence the possibility of later joint opening, the horizontal grid beams cannot withstand tension.
	www.pubs.asce.org /WWWdisplay.cgi?8900693 (122 words)

	grand slam definition - Dictionary - MSN Encarta
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	Mountain hut of the Ecoulaies (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-25)
		Owner: Grande Dixence SA - Ski-Club Les Pyramides,Euseigne
		Presence of the guardian:Every weekend from the end of June to mid September
		Summer road access:From bottom wall of Grande Dixence dam: 2h00
	www.thyon.ch /OTThyon/FHomePageOTThyon.aspx?tokenPage=H12NaJ8yAugmt7QA7Fim1S6kymhPHyoIEN8VgaPS2ro)) (74 words)

	Eawag: Media
		Incidence and biodiversity of water organisms decrease with increasing hydropeaking.
		Outlet of the Grande Dixence system's Nendaz power station.
		Sampling of Benthos-organisms as part of the Rhone-Thur project.
	www.eawag.ch /services_e/pr/e_20051220_images.html (298 words)

	Switzerland Things To Do - Travel Guides - VirtualTourist.com
		Grande Dixence Dam The Grande Dixence is located at 2'365m.
		It is a nature hike that enables you to discover the flora and fauna of the Val de Dix, upstream of the Grande Dixence Dam.
		The Matterhorn is the emblem of Zermatt and its shape could have inspired our Swiss chocolate master for the creation of the Toblerone.
	www.virtualtourist.com /travel/Europe/Switzerland/Things_To_Do-Switzerland-BR-1.html (1269 words)

	Fact o’ Sludge
		It’s the Brushy Fork dam, which holds back BILLIONS of gallons coal sludge impounded by the Marfork Coal company.
		At 900', this Massey Energy monstrosity, ranks as the world’s fourth highest dam, just behind the Rogun Dam (1099') and the Nurek Dam (984'), both in Vakhsh, Tajikista ; and Grande Dixence, Dixence, Switzerland (935').
		Brushy Fork is the tallest dam in North America, surpassing Oroville Dam, Feather, CA (770') and Hoover Dam on the CO, AZ, NV border (723').
	www.sludgesafety.org /news/2005/04_01.html (163 words)

	(GCM3GJ) Pyramides d'Euseigne Earthcache by mr.magic
		Please note: To use the services of geocaching.com, you must agree to the terms and conditions in our disclaimer.
		This earthcache is located in the proximity of the confluence of the Borgne of the Val d'Hérens and the Dixence of the Val d'Hérémence in the canton Wallis in Switzerland.
		It is on the way to one of the world largest dam, called "Grande Dixence".
	www.geocaching.com /seek/cache_details.aspx?guid=daa31e5b-9d18-4747-9c9f-6178c265b6d3 (381 words)

	Company profiles, information & research - Gale Group, company profile, company information, company research
		Grandes Almacenes FNAC Espana S.A. Grandes Marcas Dist. E Repr.
		Grandes Tiendas La Riojana S.A. Grandetel Technologies Inc.
		Grands Ateliers du Nord S.A. Grands Chais de France Les
	gale.ecnext.com /coms2/companies_illum-19-64 (89 words)

	Federal offices
		This includes preparing procedures for safety appraisals, performing safety assessments, developing and promoting the development of the necessary technical and scientific know-how and disseminating the relevant information to the dam engineering community.
		The Division of dam safety of FOWG brings its state-of-the-art knowledge and experience in all issues of dam safety and in particular with respect to large concrete dams that includes the world-highest concrete dam of Grande Dixence with 285 meters.
		It also brings its research capabilities in the area of structural dynamics and earthquake engineering.
	nw-ialad.uibk.ac.at /Partners/Federal (297 words)

	Bed and Breakfast Switzerland - Ayer (Hérémence) - MAYORAZ - Swiss B&B - Private vacation
		Randonnées, repos, vélo, ski et nombreux sites d'intérêt dans la vallée: barrage de la grande Dixence, musée, église, pyramides...
		Escursioni, riposo, bicicletta, sci e numerosi luoghi interessanti da visitare in tutta la valle: diga della grande Dixence, museo, chiesa, le Piramidi di Euseigne, ecc.
		In the heart of the Val d’Hérens, in a small, calm authentic hamlet, we welcome you to a completely renovated apartment, comprising of a bedroom, living room and a kitchen.
	www.bnb.ch /index.php?p=page&id=579 (330 words)

	Google Earth Hacks Forums - Grande Dixence Dam - Switzerland discussion (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-25)
		Google Earth Hacks Forums - Grande Dixence Dam - Switzerland discussion
		- - Grande Dixence Dam - Switzerland discussion (http://www.googleearthhacks.com/forums/showthread.php?t=2949)
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	www.googleearthhacks.com /forums/printthread.php?t=2949 (258 words)

	Flickr: Photos from Ariel
		It looks very much like a place you'd expect...
		I've been waiting twenty years to hike to the Grande Dixence, something I once did when I was 12.
		A thought for all the people in the world, waiting for news of family and friends in war-torn areas.
	flickr.com /photos/adimagnin (275 words)

	Stucky Official Website
		Grande Dixence gravity dam, 285 m high, total impounding capacity 400 million m3, Switzerland, 1951
		Jiroft arch dam, 134 m high and 30 MW generating station, Iran, 1970-97
		Moiry arch dam, 148 m high, Switzerland, 1954
	www.stucky.ch /en/c_2_1.php (62 words)

	FXB Foundation: Community Life in the Valais: The FXB Water Mill at Hérémence (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-25)
		Preserving the heritage of François-Xavier's home canton through BREAD, the most fitting symbol of SHARING
		The village of Hérémence, perched at an altitude of 4000 feet on the side of the Dixence Valley, unites a venerable traditional style with the modern character of recent constructions.
		Here, typical Swiss chalets jostle side by side with modernistic public buildings and the concrete church with its bold architecture.
	www.fxbfoundation.org /clvmoulin.htm (288 words)

	Valais Hike and Bike: Details (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-25)
		The ascent to Col de Mille included beautiful views and about 2 hours of pushing / carrying.
		Stage 2: Croix de Coeur (2174) - Super Nendaz (1728) - above Thyon (2200) - Grande Dixence (2364).
		The greatest was the single trail along the historic water conduits (bisses).
	www.pestalozzi.net /bike/twinpeaks01/twinpeaks_details.html (269 words)

	Grande Dixence - Wikimedia Commons
		de:Der Grande Dixence ist ein Staudamm in der Schweiz, im Kanton Wallis.
		en:The Grande Dixence is a dam in Switzerland, in the Canton of Valais.
		Lac des Dix is the lac of the dam.
	commons.wikimedia.org /wiki/Grande_Dixence (82 words)

	i-Commune - Template contenu standard 01 (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-25)
		The dam at Grande Dixence is still the most enormousÂ hydroelectric installation of the Alps with more thanÂ 400 cubic metres of water and an artificial lake 5kmÂ long.
		You can visit the interior of the dam or walkÂ along the top of the embankment that reaches its peakÂ at nearly 300m above the bottom end of the valley.
		Situated above the village at an altitude of 2,200m, it isÂ equipped with a telescope for day or night vision.
	www.nendaz.ch /Tourisme-Nendaz/OTNendaz/en/Internet/Html/1840/1840.html (315 words)

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