A concrete dam given in the figure has water 21.52 m deep acting on its vertical sides. Assuming that the hydrostatic uplift varies linearly from one-half the hydrostatic head at the upstream side edge to zero at the downstream edge of the dam. The coefficient of friction between the soil and the dam is 0.60. Yconcrete 23.5 EN. m3 How far in meters is the vertical resultant force from the toe? 5m 3m 20m 15 m
A concrete dam given in the figure has water 21.52 m deep acting on its vertical sides. Assuming that the hydrostatic uplift varies linearly from one-half the hydrostatic head at the upstream side edge to zero at the downstream edge of the dam. The coefficient of friction between the soil and the dam is 0.60. Yconcrete 23.5 EN. m3 How far in meters is the vertical resultant force from the toe? 5m 3m 20m 15 m
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Transcribed Image Text:A concrete dam given in the figure has water 21.52 m deep acting on its vertical sides.
Assuming that the hydrostatic uplift varies linearly from one-half the hydrostatic head at
the upstream side edge to zero at the downstream edge of the dam. The coefficient of
friction between the soil and the dam is 0.60. Yconcrete
23.5 EN.
How far in meters is the vertical resultant force from the toe?
5m
3m
20m
15 m
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