The water pressure acting on a masonry dam varies as shown. If the dam is 20 ft wide, determine the resultant force of the water pressure acting on the dam. 6ft 750 lbvft 1217 Ib/ft2 0 12 ft -75 ft-

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The water pressure acting on a masonry dam
varies as shown. If the dam is 20 ft wide,
determine the resultant force of the water
pressure acting on the dam.
750 lbvt
1217 Ib/ft?
0-
12 ft
Figure P3.54
-7.5 ft
12ft
Transcribed Image Text:The water pressure acting on a masonry dam varies as shown. If the dam is 20 ft wide, determine the resultant force of the water pressure acting on the dam. 750 lbvt 1217 Ib/ft? 0- 12 ft Figure P3.54 -7.5 ft 12ft
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