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For the gravity concrete dam shown in the figure, The following data are available: (20 Pts.)
-Unit weight of concrete (Yconc) = 2.4 ton/m³
-Vertical down ward earth quake factor (Kv) = 0.1
-Neglect Wave pressure, silt pressure and ice force
-The wind velocity (V) = 45 Km/hr
-Straight length of water expanse (F) = 75 Km, μ= 0.7
Solve on paper with table
Find factor of safety against sliding and overturning (F.Sslid & F.Sover)
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Two plates are welded as shown. The plates are 15mm thick and 400mm wide.Fu=550MPa. Assume that the max size of weld is 1.8mm less than the thickness of plate allowable shear stress 0.3Fu.
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3. Find the safe value of P in kNa. 1232.06kNb. 821.37kN c. 1157.31kN d. 868.07kN
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