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2.Overturning 3.also compute the soil pressure and compare the maximum pressure against the allowable bearing capacity of soil of 300kpa. Is this a good design? Explain Use u=0.60 and sg of dam=2.40

Structural Analysis

6th Edition

ISBN:9781337630931

Author:KASSIMALI, Aslam.

Publisher:KASSIMALI, Aslam.

Chapter2: Loads On Structures

Section: Chapter Questions

Problem 1P

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