masonry dam 21m high, has a triangular cross section. The upstream side being vertical. The masonry weighs 23.544 kN/m3. The water depth at the upstream side of the dam is 18m. Calculate the width of the base of the dam if the resultant reaction at the base is located 4/10 B from the toe

masonry dam 21m high, has a triangular cross section. The upstream side being vertical. The masonry weighs 23.544 kN/m3. The water depth at the upstream side of the dam is 18m. Calculate the width of the base of the dam if the resultant reaction at the base is located 4/10 B from the toe

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Chapter2: Loads On Structures

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