pls replyy asap!! Given the dimension of a gravity dam with top base = 2m, bottom base =6m, height = 8m and depth of water at the upstream side is 6m (acting on vertical side of the dam). Neglect hydrostatic uplift and use unit weight of concrete equal to 20 kN/m?. The coefficient of friction between the base of the dam and the foundation is 0.6. Determine the Factor of safety against sliding.

pls replyy asap!! Given the dimension of a gravity dam with top base = 2m, bottom base =6m, height = 8m and depth of water at the upstream side is 6m (acting on vertical side of the dam). Neglect hydrostatic uplift and use unit weight of concrete equal to 20 kN/m?. The coefficient of friction between the base of the dam and the foundation is 0.6. Determine the Factor of safety against sliding.

Principles of Foundation Engineering (MindTap Course List)

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