Example-1 10 - Figure 8.4a shows a 20 B1 typical cross section near the center of a gravity 20 B2 dam. Analyze the block 60 B1 for stability. Assume 20 B3 Тое zero freeboard. Heel la) Cross section of dam FIGURE 8.4 Analysis of a gravity dam. 3:10 6:10 Batter 1:20

Example-1 10 - Figure 8.4a shows a 20 B1 typical cross section near the center of a gravity 20 B2 dam. Analyze the block 60 B1 for stability. Assume 20 B3 Тое zero freeboard. Heel la) Cross section of dam FIGURE 8.4 Analysis of a gravity dam. 3:10 6:10 Batter 1:20

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- Figure 8.4a shows a
20
B1
typical cross section near
the center of a gravity
20
B2
dam. Analyze the block
60
B1 for stability. Assume
20
B3
Тое
zero freeboard.
Heel
la) Cross section of dam
FIGURE 8.4
Analysis of a gravity dam.
3:10
6:10
Batter 1:20

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