9.) For linear stress variation over the base of the dam of Fig. 47, find where the resultant crosses the base and compute the maximum and minimum pressure intensity at the base. Neglect hydrostatic uplift.

9.) For linear stress variation over the base of the dam of Fig. 47, find where the resultant crosses the base and compute the maximum and minimum pressure intensity at the base. Neglect hydrostatic uplift.

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Chapter16: Lateral Earth Pressure

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9.) For linear stress variation over the base of the dam of Fig. 47, find where the
resultant crosses the base and compute the maximum and minimum pressure
intensity at the base. Neglect hydrostatic uplift.

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