3-55 The concrete pier is subjected to soil pressure that causes the line loads shown. Determine the resultant of the loading and find the y-coordinate of the point where the resultant crosses the y-axis.
3-55 The concrete pier is subjected to soil pressure that causes the line loads shown. Determine the resultant of the loading and find the y-coordinate of the point where the resultant crosses the y-axis.
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Transcribed Image Text:Fig. P3.52
20-m long. Determine the resultant force of the water pressure acting on the dam.
6 m-
8 m
750 N/m
5m
6 MN/m
4 MN/m
312 N/m2
499 N/m2
0 12 m
1217 N/m2
Fig. P3.53
Fig. P3.54
4m
3-54 The water pressure acting on a masonry dam varies as shown. If the dam is
20 ft wide, determine the resultant force of the water pressure acting on the dam.
2.5 m
3-55 The concrete pier is subjected to soil pressure that causes the line loads
shown. Determine the resultant of the loading and find the y-coordinate of the
point where the resultant crosses the y-axis.
8 MN/m
Fig. P3-55
7.5m--*-
12m
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