(a) The upstream face of a dam is curved and is part of a circle of radius 10 m. and holds back water to a depth of 9 m. Calculate the magnitude and direction of the resultant hydrostatic force per metre length. C Ꮎ B D 10 m WLA 9 m

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(a) The upstream face of a dam is curved and is part of a circle of radius 10 m. and holds back
water to a depth of 9 m. Calculate the magnitude and direction of the resultant hydrostatic
force per metre length.
C
Ꮎ
B
D
10 m
WLA
9 m
Transcribed Image Text:(a) The upstream face of a dam is curved and is part of a circle of radius 10 m. and holds back water to a depth of 9 m. Calculate the magnitude and direction of the resultant hydrostatic force per metre length. C Ꮎ B D 10 m WLA 9 m
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