PROBLEM 1. The section of a gravity dam is as shown in the figure. Assume hydrostatic uplift "U' to vary uniřormly frcm full hydrostatic uplift from the heel to zero at the toe. Determine the resultant acting at the base of the dam. Given the vertical forces, W1-224,640 Ibs., W2-44,928 lbs., W3-71,834.3 lbs., W4-56,160 Ibs., U=131,040 lbs., and a horizontal force F=112,320 bs. Resultant = 4 pts. W1 W2 WATER W4 10 W3 10 HEEL TOE

PROBLEM 1. The section of a gravity dam is as shown in the figure. Assume hydrostatic uplift "U' to vary uniřormly frcm full hydrostatic uplift from the heel to zero at the toe. Determine the resultant acting at the base of the dam. Given the vertical forces, W1-224,640 Ibs., W2-44,928 lbs., W3-71,834.3 lbs., W4-56,160 Ibs., U=131,040 lbs., and a horizontal force F=112,320 bs. Resultant = 4 pts. W1 W2 WATER W4 10 W3 10 HEEL TOE

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Chapter2: Loads On Structures

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