Calculate the depth h of mud for which the 3-m concrete retaining wall is on the verge of tipping about its forward edge A. The density of mud may be taken to be 1760 kg/m and that of concrete to be 2400 kg/m. 3 Ans. h = 1.99 m 0.8 m 3 m Mud

Calculate the depth h of mud for which the 3-m concrete retaining wall is on the verge of tipping about its forward edge A. The density of mud may be taken to be 1760 kg/m and that of concrete to be 2400 kg/m. 3 Ans. h = 1.99 m 0.8 m 3 m Mud

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320 Chapter 5
Distributed Forces
5/177 Calculate the depth h of mud for which the 3-m
concrete retaining wall is on the verge of tipping
about its forward edge A. The density of mud may
be taken to be 1760 kg/m and that of concrete to
be 2400 kg/m.
Ans. h = 1.99 m
%3D
0.8 m
3 m
Mud
Problem 5/177
5/178 The two hemispherical shells are perfectly sealed

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