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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
T
12m
T3m
|2m
10m
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Transcribed Image Text: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 T 12m T3m |2m 10m
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