The central section of the dam wall has the following dimensions and properties: Maximum water depth above dam spillway 8.2 metres crest, z at Full Supply Level with gates closed 23.5 kN/m³ 140 metres 8.5 metres Specific weight of concrete dam wall, y Vertical height of the dam wall, H Dam crest width (B-C) Angle of the spillway with the horizontal 55° base, e is Internal angle at the upstream toe, 90° Depth of water downstream of the dam wall 5 metres Radial gate radius 10 metres Length of each radial gate 12 metres
The central section of the dam wall has the following dimensions and properties: Maximum water depth above dam spillway 8.2 metres crest, z at Full Supply Level with gates closed 23.5 kN/m³ 140 metres 8.5 metres Specific weight of concrete dam wall, y Vertical height of the dam wall, H Dam crest width (B-C) Angle of the spillway with the horizontal 55° base, e is Internal angle at the upstream toe, 90° Depth of water downstream of the dam wall 5 metres Radial gate radius 10 metres Length of each radial gate 12 metres
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For the maximum water height at full supply level, calculate the complete vector
of the resultant force on the central section of the dam wall per metre length,
as it would pass through the dam base, with respect to the downstream toe (D).
Account for the hydrostatic thrust force on the upstream (A-B) and downstream
(C-D) faces of the dam, pore pressure on the base (A-D) and the weight of the
dam wall.
The weight of the radial gate and gate supporting structure can be ignored.
Assume the radial gates are fully closed and there is no water on the spillway.
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