The given concrete gravity dam resting on an impermeable foundation has a bottom width of 33 m and a total height of 75 m. Using the specific weight of water of 1.0 T/m² and a specific gravity of 2.40 for concrete, calculate maximum and minimum compressive stresses in T/m²

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The given concrete gravity dam resting on an impermeable foundation has a
bottom width of 33 m and a total height of 75 m. Using the specific weight
of water of 1.0 T/m³ and a specific gravity of 2.40 for concrete, calculate
maximum and minimum compressive stresses in T/m²
30 m
6 m
T
Transcribed Image Text:The given concrete gravity dam resting on an impermeable foundation has a bottom width of 33 m and a total height of 75 m. Using the specific weight of water of 1.0 T/m³ and a specific gravity of 2.40 for concrete, calculate maximum and minimum compressive stresses in T/m² 30 m 6 m T
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