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The forces acting on a 1-ft length of a dam are shown in Figure 1-62. The upward ground reaction varies uniformly from an intensity of w, Ib/ft at A to w, lb/ft at B. Determine w, and Wz and also the horizontal resistance to sliding. 7' 7,500 lb 30,000 lb 12,500 lb 6 609 18'

The forces acting on a 1-ft length of a dam are shown in Figure 1-62. The upward ground reaction varies uniformly from an intensity of w, Ib/ft at A to w, lb/ft at B. Determine w, and Wz and also the horizontal resistance to sliding. 7' 7,500 lb 30,000 lb 12,500 lb 6 609 18'

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4. The forces acting on a 1-ft length of a dam are shown in Figure 1-62. The upward ground reaction varies uniformly from an intensity of w, lb/ft at A to w, lb/ft at B. Determine w, and Wz and also the horizontal resistance to sliding. 7' • 7,500 lb 30,000 lb 12,500 lb 6' 60% 18' Figure 1-62
Transcribed Image Text:4. The forces acting on a 1-ft length of a dam are shown in Figure 1-62. The upward ground reaction varies uniformly from an intensity of w, lb/ft at A to w, lb/ft at B. Determine w, and Wz and also the horizontal resistance to sliding. 7' • 7,500 lb 30,000 lb 12,500 lb 6' 60% 18' Figure 1-62
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