Problem: A gravity dam in the figure carries water that is 12 m deep on its upstream side. The coefficient of friction between the soil and the dam is 0.50. y_concrete=23.5 kN/m^3 a. How far is the vertical resultant force from the toe? b. What is the factor of safety against sliding? c. What is the factor of safety against overturning? d. What is the soil pressure in heel? e. What is the soil pressure in toe? 4 m 12m -3m
Problem: A gravity dam in the figure carries water that is 12 m deep on its upstream side. The coefficient of friction between the soil and the dam is 0.50. y_concrete=23.5 kN/m^3 a. How far is the vertical resultant force from the toe? b. What is the factor of safety against sliding? c. What is the factor of safety against overturning? d. What is the soil pressure in heel? e. What is the soil pressure in toe? 4 m 12m -3m
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Pls answer correctly, answer c, d, and e only pls. Dont round off initial values, round off in final ans only. you'll get a like <333
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