The water pressure at the base of gravity dam at the upstream was found to be 49.85 kN/m². If the self-weight of the dam is 590.62 kN, the factor of safety against sliding (neglecting uplift forces) will be. Consider the coefficient of friction is equal to 0.25.

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The water pressure at the base of gravity
dam at the upstream was found to be
49.85 kN/m². If the self-weight of the dam
is 590.62 kN, the factor of safety against
sliding (neglecting uplift forces) will be.
Consider the coefficient of friction is equal to
0.25.
Transcribed Image Text:The water pressure at the base of gravity dam at the upstream was found to be 49.85 kN/m². If the self-weight of the dam is 590.62 kN, the factor of safety against sliding (neglecting uplift forces) will be. Consider the coefficient of friction is equal to 0.25.
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