The concrete "gravity" dam is held in place by its own weight. If the density of concrete is pc = 2.5 Mg/m’, and water has a density of pw = 1.0 Mg/m³, determine the smallest dimension d that will prevent the dam from overturning about its end A. F1 m-| 6 m |-d-1→|
The concrete "gravity" dam is held in place by its own weight. If the density of concrete is pc = 2.5 Mg/m’, and water has a density of pw = 1.0 Mg/m³, determine the smallest dimension d that will prevent the dam from overturning about its end A. F1 m-| 6 m |-d-1→|
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