Net vertical force on a 50 m high dam is 50,000 kN. The base width and resistance of shear key are 40 m and 1500 kN/m respectively. Calculate the factor of safety against sliding, if μ = 0.8. Assume reservoir being full.

Net vertical force on a 50 m high dam is 50,000 kN. The base width and resistance of shear key are 40 m and 1500 kN/m respectively. Calculate the factor of safety against sliding, if μ = 0.8. Assume reservoir being full.

Structural Analysis

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Author:KASSIMALI, Aslam.

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Chapter2: Loads On Structures

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Problem 1P

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