Using the method of components calculate the magnitude, direction, and location of the total force on the upstream face of a section of this dam 1 m wide. What is the moment of this force about O. (specific weight of the water and concrete are 1 t/m³ and 2,6 t/m³ respectively). 6.0 m 20.0 m 12.0 m P H.5m -12 m

Using the method of components calculate the magnitude, direction, and location of the total force on the upstream face of a section of this dam 1 m wide. What is the moment of this force about O. (specific weight of the water and concrete are 1 t/m³ and 2,6 t/m³ respectively). 6.0 m 20.0 m 12.0 m P H.5m -12 m

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2. Using the method of components calculate the magnitude, direction, and location of the total
force on the upstream face of a section of this dam 1 m wide. What is the moment of this
force about O. (specific weight of the water and concrete are 1 t/m³ and 2,6 t/m3
respectively).
6.0 m
t
20.0 m
12.0 m
P
4.5m
-12 m

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