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  1. Three Gorges Dam

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    The alteration of the Yangtze's gradient necessitated significant investment in new navigation aids. The dam structure incorporates two primary systems for vessel passage:
    The Five-Step Ship Lock System: This complex sequence of five separate locks accommodates vessels up to 10,000 deadweight tons (DWT). The locks operate based on a principle of synchronized atmospheric equalization, where the air pressure within the l…