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1. A rectangular concrete dam is 24 feet tall. It holds the water at the upstream side with 18 feet depth. Specific weight of concrete is 154 pounds per cubic foot (pcf) and factor of safety against sliding is 1.5. Use coefficient of friction of 0.42. determine the width of the dam that is necessary to prevent the dam from sliding. A. 8.37 В. 9.77 С. 7.82 D. 10.56

1. A rectangular concrete dam is 24 feet tall. It holds the water at the upstream side with 18 feet depth. Specific weight of concrete is 154 pounds per cubic foot (pcf) and factor of safety against sliding is 1.5. Use coefficient of friction of 0.42. determine the width of the dam that is necessary to prevent the dam from sliding. A. 8.37 В. 9.77 С. 7.82 D. 10.56

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Instruction: Analyze the following problems carefully and determine the correct answer based on solutions made. Write the letter of your choice corresponding to your final answer in capitalized form. SHOW ALL POSSIBLE SOLUTIONS. GOODLUCK AND GOD BLESSI 1. A rectangular concrete dam is 24 feet tall. It holds the water at the upstream side with 18 feet depth. Specific weight of concrete is 154 pounds per cubic foot (pcf) and factor of safety against sliding is 1.5. Use coefficient of friction of 0.42. determine the width of the dam that is necessary to prevent the dam from sliding. A. 8.37 B. 9.77 С. 7,82 D. 10.56
Transcribed Image Text:Instruction: Analyze the following problems carefully and determine the correct answer based on solutions made. Write the letter of your choice corresponding to your final answer in capitalized form. SHOW ALL POSSIBLE SOLUTIONS. GOODLUCK AND GOD BLESSI 1. A rectangular concrete dam is 24 feet tall. It holds the water at the upstream side with 18 feet depth. Specific weight of concrete is 154 pounds per cubic foot (pcf) and factor of safety against sliding is 1.5. Use coefficient of friction of 0.42. determine the width of the dam that is necessary to prevent the dam from sliding. A. 8.37 B. 9.77 С. 7,82 D. 10.56
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