H/3 Figure Q.4.
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Figure Q.4 shows a dam retaining a water reser-
voir of uniform density p. The dam has uniform
width, L, in the direction into the page.
Use the information provided in Figure Q.4 to find
the load, F = Fri - F,k, the water applies to the
dam's face, relative to the (x, y, z) axis shown (y
is directed into the page). Find also the corre-
sponding point of action, xp = x,i + ypj + zpk.
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Figure Q.4.
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