The cross section of a concrete dam is shown below. Knowing that the specific wt of water is 62.4 lb/ft³, determine the resultant force of the water pressure and its direction from horizontal, acting on a 1 ft section of the dam. 2 VERTEX OF PARABOLA WATER

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The cross section of a concrete dam is shown below. Knowing that the specific wt of water is 62.4 lb/ft³, determine the resultant force of the
water pressure and its direction from horizontal, acting on a 1 ft section of the dam.
14600 lb., 59.2 deg
14600 lb., 30.8 deg
12600 lb., 0 deg
O 7490 lb., 90 deg
VERTEX OF PARABOLA
VET
WATER
32
Transcribed Image Text:The cross section of a concrete dam is shown below. Knowing that the specific wt of water is 62.4 lb/ft³, determine the resultant force of the water pressure and its direction from horizontal, acting on a 1 ft section of the dam. 14600 lb., 59.2 deg 14600 lb., 30.8 deg 12600 lb., 0 deg O 7490 lb., 90 deg VERTEX OF PARABOLA VET WATER 32
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