H.W: For the following Gravity Dam, Yw=10 KN/m³, Y.-24 KN/m³,q= 1400 KN/m² and μ= 0.7. a. Calculate the uplift force acting on the base of the dam. b. Check whether the section is safe against sliding. c. Check whether the section is safe against overturning. d. Determine the maximum vertical stress at the toe of the dam. e. Determine the maximum vertical stress at the heel Determine the Principal stress at the toe of the dam. g. Determine the Principal stress at the heel of the dam h. Determine the shear stress at the heel of the dam. i. Determine the shear stress at the Toe of the dam. зт 6m T 10m 27m 0175 20m
H.W: For the following Gravity Dam, Yw=10 KN/m³, Y.-24 KN/m³,q= 1400 KN/m² and μ= 0.7. a. Calculate the uplift force acting on the base of the dam. b. Check whether the section is safe against sliding. c. Check whether the section is safe against overturning. d. Determine the maximum vertical stress at the toe of the dam. e. Determine the maximum vertical stress at the heel Determine the Principal stress at the toe of the dam. g. Determine the Principal stress at the heel of the dam h. Determine the shear stress at the heel of the dam. i. Determine the shear stress at the Toe of the dam. зт 6m T 10m 27m 0175 20m
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