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The article discusses the challenges faced by Fontana Dam due to alkali-silica reaction (ASR) in its concrete, which caused unexpected expansion and cracking. Engineers at the Tennessee Valley Authority decided to create a relief slot within the dam to accommodate this growth, a proactive solution to a persistent problem.
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