8. A concrete wall 8ft high and 3ft thick is monolithic with a concrete base. The wall has water behind one face to a height of 6ft, as shown. Calculate the combined normal stresses at points A and B in PSI and PSF. Consider a 1ft length of wall. Use a unit weight of concrete of 150 pcf and a unit weight of water of 62.4 pcf. 3-0 8'-0" 6-0
8. A concrete wall 8ft high and 3ft thick is monolithic with a concrete base. The wall has water behind one face to a height of 6ft, as shown. Calculate the combined normal stresses at points A and B in PSI and PSF. Consider a 1ft length of wall. Use a unit weight of concrete of 150 pcf and a unit weight of water of 62.4 pcf. 3-0 8'-0" 6-0
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