Problem 2. A concrete (% = 155 lb/ft³) dam impounds water (7) width of 6 ft and height of 35 ft. = 62.4 lb/ft³) and has a top a Determine the factor of safety with respect to overturning about the dam toe. b Determine the location of the resultant. Would tension occur at the dam base? 6 ft 35 ft H₁ = 30 ft 24 ft
Problem 2. A concrete (% = 155 lb/ft³) dam impounds water (7) width of 6 ft and height of 35 ft. = 62.4 lb/ft³) and has a top a Determine the factor of safety with respect to overturning about the dam toe. b Determine the location of the resultant. Would tension occur at the dam base? 6 ft 35 ft H₁ = 30 ft 24 ft
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Transcribed Image Text:Problem 2. A concrete (% = 155 lb/ft³) dam impounds water (7)
width of 6 ft and height of 35 ft.
= 62.4 lb/ft³) and has a top
a Determine the factor of safety with respect to overturning about the dam toe.
b Determine the location of the resultant. Would tension occur at the dam base?
6 ft
35 ft
H₁ = 30 ft
24 ft
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