Problem (1) For the hydraulic structure shown below: 1- Using Lane's weighted creep theory, find the minimum depth (d) of the cutoff in if C=5 2- Using Bligh creep theory, find the minimum depth (d) of the cutoff in if C=8 3- Calculate the uplift pressure at Point A using Lane method and assuming d=10 m 4- Calculate floor thickness at Point A 5- If the floor thickness is 4 m at A, is the structure safe against uplift? 100 V 95 V 106 V 102 92 A 9m 8 m 6 m 12 m 9 m
Problem (1) For the hydraulic structure shown below: 1- Using Lane's weighted creep theory, find the minimum depth (d) of the cutoff in if C=5 2- Using Bligh creep theory, find the minimum depth (d) of the cutoff in if C=8 3- Calculate the uplift pressure at Point A using Lane method and assuming d=10 m 4- Calculate floor thickness at Point A 5- If the floor thickness is 4 m at A, is the structure safe against uplift? 100 V 95 V 106 V 102 92 A 9m 8 m 6 m 12 m 9 m
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