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The standard is divided into several parts (most notably DIN 19704-1 for calculation bases and DIN 19704-2 for design and fabrication). It serves as the German implementation of broader European standards (Eurocode) for hydromechanical components. If you are building a dam, a hydroelectric plant, or a flood barrier in Germany or in projects referencing German engineering codes, you need this document.
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