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.

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.

Structural Analysis

6th Edition

ISBN:9781337630931

Author:KASSIMALI, Aslam.

Publisher:KASSIMALI, Aslam.

Chapter2: Loads On Structures

Section: Chapter Questions

Problem 1P

See similar textbooks

Related questions

Q: Four people are attempting to move a stage platform across the floor. If they exert the horizontal…

A: To determine Forces at O and moment at O required to replace the system of loads Resultant load…

Q: 3. Given a liquid with a specific gravity of 0.82 flows through a 100-mm pipe 308-m long at a rate…

Q: The beam cross-section shown is design to resist a nominal moment Mn of 320 kNm, if f = 35 MPa and…

A: Given : Mn = 320 kN f'c = 35 MPa and fy = 420 MPa This is a problem of R.C.C where we have to…

Q: The table shows a 15 minute volume counts during the peak hour on an approach of an intersection.…

Q: At a point on a streamline, the velocity is 3 m/s and the radius of curvature is 9 m. If the rate of…

Q: 1 1 3m ↓185 f 3m t 285 tsit 3.5m +1.5 compute moment distribution a) Fixed-end moment b.)…

Q: 30W २० 120k/0/m 3m 50kal 220/kulm k25 25m x asmx 1. SOLVE For the shear and moment diagram.

A: A simply supported beam with a hinged end at A and roller support at B, loading is as shown. To…

Q: TRUSS 1 2) How many zero-force members are there in the following truss? Д Trussl Truss 2 1 2 0 E (…

Q: A large stream has a reoxygenation constant of 0.4 per day. At a velocity of 0.85 m/s; and at the…

Q: O A cylindrical piece of steel of 80 mm diameter and 120 mm long is subjected to an axial…

Q: Flow Between pipes A viscos flow is taking place b/w the two horizontal parallel fixed plates which…

A: Given- Distance between plates B= 80 mm, Maximum velocity umax=1.5 m/s, Dynamic viscosity- μ=1.962,…

Q: Find the vertical stress at depth 10m below point A on the loaded area shown in figure if Aq=100…

A: GIVEN Radius , R=10m Depth , Z=10 m △q=100KN/m2

Q: Q2/ The table below shows (15 min.) volume of vehicles passing a section count for roads A and B…

Q: 14. If there are piles in a pile group foundation, the pile group effect coefficient n refers to ( )…

A: The correct answer is option A

Q: Homework: Determine the displacement and slope of point (C) of the beam shown below. Take E 200 GPa,…

A: Given: A simply supported beam Required: Deflection and slope at point C using unit load method.

Q: A cylindrical piece of steel of 80 mm diameter and 120 mm long is subjected to an axial compressive…

Q: A large stream has a reoxygenation constant of 0.4 per day. At a velocity of 0.85 m/s; and at the…

Q: Which of the terms is least likely to belong O simple curve O combined curve O reversed curve O…

Q: Locate the centroid x and y of the cross sectional area of the angle bar

A: Given:- An angle bar is shown To determine:- The centroid x and y of the cross-sectional area of…

Q: A slab of wood 0.80 m x 0.80 m by 0.25 m thick, S = 0.50, floats in water (specific weight of…

A: Answer We are given Slab of wood 0.80 m x 0.80 m x 0.25 m Specific gravity of wood slab = 0.50…

Q: A simply supported beam has a length of 6 meters. If a super imposed concentric load of 50 kN was…

A: Given A Simply supported beam span of the beam = 6m Shear force at A = ?

Q: In the figure shown, the position of the water surface represented by Line 3 means that liquid…

A: Given To find : Whether water is spilled or not at line 3

Q: Compute the moment of the force P = 287 N in point A in N-m. Assuming Counterclockwise positive.…

A: Given Data Find the moment about A due to force P = 287 N Consider counterclockwise positive

Q: Determine the value of Tension 1 in segment AB for the cable shown h A 2m S B 3KN 2m C 1.5 m 0₁ 8 KN…

A: Given Data Find the tension in segment AB (T1)

Q: The vertical surface stress is 100 kPa. The stress increase (kPa) at A is AC 1m 2m 2m 100 kPa /2m…

A: Given data in question Stress 100 kPa Area 2×2 m Depth 2 m To find out Increase in vertical stress…

Q: Determine the horizontal deflection at joint C of the frame given below by the virtual work method.…

Q: Any surveying instrument may be employed in stadia leveling as long as it can be used to measure…

A: To determine in any surveying,stadia levelling is equipped with-

Q: An open-link chain is obtained by bending low-carbon steel rods of 0.5-in. diameter into th shape…

A: Given ; diameter of steel rods = 0.5 inches This is a problem of solid mechanics where we have to…

Q: For The cable shown. Find the angle 02.at segment AB h A 2m B 3KN 2m www 1.5 m 0₁ 8 KN D 2m 2m

Q: The deflection angle and the length of the middle ordinate of a simple curve is 75 meters and 40…

A: Given data in question Mid ordinate 75 m Angle 40° To find out Degree of curve least measurement

Q: A simply supported high strength concrete beam of rectangular cross-section (b x D), {SHOWN IN THE…

Q: Problem 1. Method of Double Integration. Determine the rotation/slope of the beam at support C using…

A: On equating moment at support C due to all forces: By*8=20*10-12By=23.5 K And on equating all of the…

Q: A ŢI 105 20 B mx 73m 13m | 1.5m x Compute 1.5m a) Fixed-end moment b) distribution factor C) moment…

Q: 4 m B P₁ 4 m C₁ 4 m 6 m D

A: Identify the Reaction of Truss support Apply Equilbrium Condition to get the Reaction. Then apply…

Q: Problem 2: Provide Illustrations and complete solution A forward tangent having a slope of -4%…

Q: A vibration test was conducted on the model of a tank. A cable attached to the tank induced a force…

Q: Refer to the diagram of precast concrete building below and answer the following questions. What…

A: Answer- precast L girder EXPLANATION:- Given diagram is Double - tee slab elements supported on…

Q: A round bar made from SAE 1025 low Carbon steel is to support a direct tension load of 50,000 lbs.…

Q: Questionon In a foundation engineering, two footings are constructed on the surface of purely…

A: Given data- Two footings are constructed on the surface of purely cohesionless soil, So, Cohesion…

Q: Write water absorption of Aggregate: 1-Introduction. 2-Procedure. 3- discussion .

A: Introduction - Water absorption of aggregate - it is used to understand the difference of apparent…

Q: er fixed-ended beam is subjected to a uniform factored load of 50kN/m. The 300mm x 510mm beam…

A: According to given data A 6-meter fixed-ended beam is subjected to a uniform factored load of…

Q: Find elevation and Error by rise and fall method

A: station B.S I.S F.S RISE FALL ELEVATION 1 0.107 100 2 1.376 1.269 98.731 3…

Q: Determine the slope at point C of the beam, E=200GPa, I = 34×106 mm². A 37m All calculation steps…

A: Given: E= 200 GPa , I = 34*10^6 mm⁴ Required: slope at point C

Q: The allowable soil bearing pressure at a building site is 5,500 psf. Determine the plan dimensions…

A: To find the plan dimensions of the footing. Given Data load F = 430 kips = 430 x 1000 lbs Allowable…

Q: 1. Using either formula, double integration method, or area moment method, determine the maximum…

A: Given E=200GPaI=6×106 mm4 To find Maximum deflection of beam

Q: P 120° 14 in. 60° 3 in. 1.5 in.

Q: H.W.14: For a simply supported beam with span 5.5 m, determine the area of steel required to…

A: Given Span of beam = 5.5 m Width of beam = 250 mm Height of beam= 500 mm

Q: Q3/ Determine the equivalent passenger car unit for the following traffic composition if the total…

Q: H.W.13: For a simply supported beam with span 6.0 m, determine the area of steel required to…

A: Given- Span - L = 6m b = 350 mm d = 550 mm Assume effective cover is 50mm Therefore value of…

Q: Question 4 Wall thickness of a thin cylinder shell of 800 mm internal diameter is 10 mm. length of…

A: Given data- Wall thickness t=10 mm, Internal diameter d=800 mm, Length of cylinder l = 2 m, Internal…

Question

100%

Problem: 2.

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.

Expert Solution

This question has been solved!

Explore an expertly crafted, step-by-step solution for a thorough understanding of key concepts.

SEE SOLUTION Check out a sample Q&A here

Step 1

VIEW

Step 2

VIEW

Step by step

Solved in 2 steps

SEE SOLUTION Check out a sample Q&A here

Knowledge Booster

Lateral earth pressure distribution against retaining walls

Learn more about

Need a deep-dive on the concept behind this application? Look no further. Learn more about this topic, civil-engineering and related others by exploring similar questions and additional content below.

Similar questions

The section of a concrete dam is shown in the figure. Concrete weighs 23.5 KN per cubic meter and water weighs 9810 N per cubic meter. Coefficient of friction detween the dam and foundation is 0.60. Assume hydrostatic uplift varies uniformly from full hydrostatic head at the heel of the dam to zero at the toe. Determine the Determine the factors of safety against sliding and against overturning, minimum pressure, and maximum pressure. Consider 1 m length of dam.
A concrete dam hold 10 m of static water as shown in the figure (not drawn to the scale). The uplift is assumed to vary linearly from full hydrostatic head at the heel, to zero at the toe dam. The coefficient of friction between the dam and dam and foundation soil is 0.45. Specific weights of concrete and water are 24 kN/m³ and 9.81 kN/m³ respectively 10.0m Dam -B- For NO sliding condition, the required minimum base width B (in m, (round off to two decimal places) is
A concrete dam hold 10 m of static water as shown in the figure (not drawn to the scale). The uplift is assumed to vary linearly from full hydrostatic head at the heel, to zero at the toe dam. The coefficient of friction between the dam and dam and foundation soil is 0.45. Specific weights of concrete and water are 24 kN/m³ and 9.81 kN/m³ respectively 10.0m tes Soil Dam B For NO sliding condition, the required minimum base width B (in m, (round off to two decimal places) is
4.0 The 800.0 kNcrate shown is in contact with a 45.0 ° incline plane. The coefficient of static friction is 0.25. Compute the value of the horizontal force P necessary to just to start the crate up the incline plane. 800.0 kN P 45.0°
Solve the factor of safety, against sliding and overturning, of the 50m high dam (y = 23.bkN ) shown. The heights of the water level are 48m and 3m, upstream and downstream, respectively. The m coefficient of static friction between the base of the dam and the foundation is 0.47. Consider a 1m unit width. FSm+ om. 14m. 11m·
3. For the dam retaining water as shown in the figure, the foundation soil is permeable; assume hydrostatic uplift varies from full hydrostatic head at the heel of the dam to zero at the toe. The unit weight of the concrete is 23.5 kN/m3. Find the factor of safety against sliding and overturning of the dam, and the pressure intensity on the base of the dam (at points A and B). .ינ 3 m 12 m 18 m 14 m 3 m 4 3 m 3 m B 7m 8 m 15 m
A trapezoidal dam having a top width of 0.60m and a bottom width of 1.2m is 1.8m high. The depth of water on the vertical side of the dam is 2.4m. Unit wt. of concrete is 23.5 kN/m3. Neglecting hydrostatic uplift. Determine the total horizontal hydrostatic force acting on the dam, the factor of safety against overturning and the factor of safety against sliding if coefficient of friction between the dam and the soil is 0.80.
The coefficient of static friction for both wedge surfaces is 0.34 and that between the 34-kg concrete block and the 25° incline is 0.66. Determine the minimum value of the force P required to begin moving the block up the incline. Neglect the weight of the wedge. P 3.7 Answer: P = 34 kg 25° N
A rectangular gravity dam has a height 5 m. It retains 3 mdeep of water. Calculate the minimum width of the concrete damthat is necessary to prevent the dam from sliding. The specificgravity of the concrete is 2.4 and the coefficient of frictionbetween the base of the dam and the foundation is 0.50. Use factorof safety against sliding of 1.5. a. 3.214 m b. 2.345 mc. 1.125 m d. 1.254 m
The section of a concrete gravity dam is shown in the figure. The depth of the upstream side is 6.0 m. Neglect the hydrostatic uplift and use unit weight concrete equal to 24 kN/m3. The coefficient of friction between the base of the dam and foundation is 0.4. Determine the following: (a) factor of safety against sliding (b) factor of safety against overturning (c)the overturning moment acting against the dam in KN-m.
For the given dam, the coefficient of friction between the dam and the soil is 0.3. Considering hydrostatic uplift 60% at the heel and 80% at the toe. Unit weight of concrete is 23.5 kN/cu.m.a. Determine the Factor of Safety against sliding. b. Determine the Factor of Safety against overturning. 5.f m = 5.0m
DAM A concrete dam retaining water is shown in the figure below. If the specific weight of the concrete is 23.5 kN / m ^ 3, find the factor of safety against sliding, factor of safety against overturning, and the maximum and minimum pressure intensity on the base. Assume there is no hydrostatic uplift and that the coefficient of friction between dam and foundation soil is 0.48. Figure 3.1 7m Water