Q.4 Consider the concrete dam, whose specific weight is 2000 kg/m3 and width is 2.0m, as shown in the figure. Present by calculations, determine the moment exerted by the fluid force with respect to point A, when the reservoir is fully filled. 2 m reservoir y 10 m y = 0.1x0.5 12 m

Q.4 Consider the concrete dam, whose specific weight is 2000 kg/m3 and width is 2.0m, as shown in the figure. Present by calculations, determine the moment exerted by the fluid force with respect to point A, when the reservoir is fully filled. 2 m reservoir y 10 m y = 0.1x0.5 12 m

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Consider the concrete dam, whose specific weight is 2000 kg/m3 and width is
2.0m, as shown in the figure. Present by calculations, determine the moment exerted by the
fluid force with respect to point A, when the reservoir is fully filled.
2 m
reservoir
y
10 m
y = 0.1x0.5
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12 m

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