Prob. In the dam shown, compute the following: 1. FS against overturning 2. FS against sliding 3. Resistance to sliding and sliding force 4. Pressure intensity at the base of the dam Consider full hydrostatic uplift at the upstream side and downstream side. Coefficient of friction at the base is 0.55 らA 12 m +45, 12M 9.5

Prob. In the dam shown, compute the following: 1. FS against overturning 2. FS against sliding 3. Resistance to sliding and sliding force 4. Pressure intensity at the base of the dam Consider full hydrostatic uplift at the upstream side and downstream side. Coefficient of friction at the base is 0.55 らA 12 m +45, 12M 9.5

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Chapter2: Loads On Structures

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