Ex: By Bligh's and Lane's theory For the hydraulic structures shown below calculate : 1- Sketch the H.G.L from U/s to D/s . 2- Fine the uplift pressure from at key point 3- Find the thickness of floor at point A&B 4m 10m 15m 10m 6m 8 m 35 m

Ex: By Bligh's and Lane's theory For the hydraulic structures shown below calculate : 1- Sketch the H.G.L from U/s to D/s . 2- Fine the uplift pressure from at key point 3- Find the thickness of floor at point A&B 4m 10m 15m 10m 6m 8 m 35 m

Structural Analysis

6th Edition

ISBN:9781337630931

Author:KASSIMALI, Aslam.

Publisher:KASSIMALI, Aslam.

Chapter2: Loads On Structures

Section: Chapter Questions

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