Problem 3 -108 The section of a concrete dam is shown in the figure. Concrete weights 23.5 KN per cubic meter and water weighs 9.790 N per cubic meter. Coefficient of friction between the dam and foundation is 0.55. Determine the factors of safety against sliding and against overturning, and also the soil pressure att the heel and toe. Assume hydrostatic uplift varies uniformly from full hydrostatiu head at the heel of the dam to zero at the toe. Consider 1 m length of dam. Ans ESo = 2.20; FSs = 1.4

Problem 3 -108 The section of a concrete dam is shown in the figure. Concrete weights 23.5 KN per cubic meter and water weighs 9.790 N per cubic meter. Coefficient of friction between the dam and foundation is 0.55. Determine the factors of safety against sliding and against overturning, and also the soil pressure att the heel and toe. Assume hydrostatic uplift varies uniformly from full hydrostatiu head at the heel of the dam to zero at the toe. Consider 1 m length of dam. Ans ESo = 2.20; FSs = 1.4

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