The forces acting on a 1-ft length of a dam are shown. The upward ground reaction varies uniformly from an intensity of pA (lb/ft) at A to pB (lb/ft) at B. Determine pA and pB and also the horizontal resistance to sliding H.
The forces acting on a 1-ft length of a dam are shown. The upward ground reaction varies uniformly from an intensity of pA (lb/ft) at A to pB (lb/ft) at B. Determine pA and pB and also the horizontal resistance to sliding H.
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The forces acting on a 1-ft length of a dam are shown. The upward ground reaction varies uniformly from an intensity of pA (lb/ft) at A to pB (lb/ft) at B. Determine pA and pB and also the horizontal resistance to sliding H.
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