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Which one of the following is not usually considered particular advantage of a Buttress dam?

[A].	Economy in use of concrete	[B].	Less uplift force
[C].	The power house and switchyard etc. can be located between the buttresses	[D].	Because of thin members, the volume changes are significant
[E].	Due to thin section, the problem of temperature control is minimised.

Answer: Option D