A gravity dam is designed such that the HFL is at a height of 17m from the base. At the downstream of the dam, water is always filled upto a height of 1.5m. What will be the total uplift force exerted on the dam due to seepage if a drainage gallery is provided at a distance of 4m from the heel. Take total width of the dam as 10m.

A gravity dam is designed such that the HFL is at a height of 17m from the base. At the downstream of the dam, water is always filled upto a height of 1.5m. What will be the total uplift force exerted on the dam due to seepage if a drainage gallery is provided at a distance of 4m from the heel. Take total width of the dam as 10m.

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