Situation C. A masonry dam of trapezoidal cross section has a height of 22 m, with one face vertical and a thickness of 2 m at the top, and 10 m at the bottom. The inclined surface is subjected to water pressure. The water standing to a depth of 15 m above the base. The SG of masonry is 2.4. Assuming no hydrostatic uplift. 5. Determine the total hydrostatic force acting perpendicular to the inclined surface. 6. Find the righting moment (RM). 7. Find the overturning moment (OM).

Situation C. A masonry dam of trapezoidal cross section has a height of 22 m, with one face vertical and a thickness of 2 m at the top, and 10 m at the bottom. The inclined surface is subjected to water pressure. The water standing to a depth of 15 m above the base. The SG of masonry is 2.4. Assuming no hydrostatic uplift. 5. Determine the total hydrostatic force acting perpendicular to the inclined surface. 6. Find the righting moment (RM). 7. Find the overturning moment (OM).

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