a. How far is the vertical resultant force from the toe? b. What is the factor of safety against sliding? c. What is the factor of safety against overturning?
a. How far is the vertical resultant force from the toe? b. What is the factor of safety against sliding? c. What is the factor of safety against overturning?
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Problem: A gravity dam in the figure carries
water that is 12 m deep on its upstream side.
The coefficient of friction between the soil and
the dam is 0.50. y_concrete=23.5 kN/m^3
a. How far is the vertical resultant force from the
toe?
b. What is the factor of safety against sliding?
c. What is the factor of safety against
overturning?
d. What is the soil pressure in heel?
e. What is the soil pressure in toe?
12m
3m
2m
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