1. The rock-filled concrete multi-purpose dam was built for the use on water supply, irrigation, and flood control. The 45° side of the dam holds the water reservoir, and its water surface reaches A-A. Consider 1-m width for the analysis. a. Determine the force of water along the x-direction in KN. b. Determine the force of water along the y-direction in KN. c. Determine the resultant force on the 45° side of the dam in KN.. d. Considering the 30° side of the dam instead of the 45° side, determine the resultant force in KM 5m

1. The rock-filled concrete multi-purpose dam was built for the use on water supply, irrigation, and flood control. The 45° side of the dam holds the water reservoir, and its water surface reaches A-A. Consider 1-m width for the analysis. a. Determine the force of water along the x-direction in KN. b. Determine the force of water along the y-direction in KN. c. Determine the resultant force on the 45° side of the dam in KN.. d. Considering the 30° side of the dam instead of the 45° side, determine the resultant force in KM 5m

Structural Analysis

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Author:KASSIMALI, Aslam.

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Chapter2: Loads On Structures

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