Solve the factor of safety, against sliding and 23.5kN overturning, of the 50m high dam (' shown. The heights of the water level are 48m and 3m, upstream and downstream, respectively. The coefficient of static friction between the base of the dam and the foundation is 0.47. Consider a 1m unit m3 width. 5m -14m 11m-

Solve the factor of safety, against sliding and 23.5kN overturning, of the 50m high dam (' shown. The heights of the water level are 48m and 3m, upstream and downstream, respectively. The coefficient of static friction between the base of the dam and the foundation is 0.47. Consider a 1m unit m3 width. 5m -14m 11m-

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