A rectangular dam having a width of 15 m has a height of 24 m. The depth of the water on one side of the dam is 22 m. If the coefficient of friction between the dam and the foundation is 0.85. Compute the factor of safety for sliding if its density of concrete is 2310 kg/m³.

A rectangular dam having a width of 15 m has a height of 24 m. The depth of the water on one side of the dam is 22 m. If the coefficient of friction between the dam and the foundation is 0.85. Compute the factor of safety for sliding if its density of concrete is 2310 kg/m³.

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A rectangular dam having a width of 15 m has
a height of 24 m. The depth of the water on
one side of the dam is 22 m. If the coefficient
of friction between the dam and the
foundation is 0.85. Compute the factor of
safety for sliding if its density of concrete is
2310 kg/m³.

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