Structural Analysis
Structural Analysis
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Author: KASSIMALI, Aslam.
Publisher: Cengage,
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The cross section of a concrete dam JKLMN as shown in Figure 1 is used to retain water. The
specific weight of the concrete dam is 24 kN/m. The coefficient of friction between the base
of the dam and the foundation is 0.45. For one meter dam length, calculate the maximum
water depth, d to ensure the stability of the dam against;
(a) Sliding.
(b) Overtuning.
3 m
L.
M
3.3 m
Wi
d.
F- P I
W2
10 m
K
4 m
Figure 1
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Transcribed Image Text:The cross section of a concrete dam JKLMN as shown in Figure 1 is used to retain water. The specific weight of the concrete dam is 24 kN/m. The coefficient of friction between the base of the dam and the foundation is 0.45. For one meter dam length, calculate the maximum water depth, d to ensure the stability of the dam against; (a) Sliding. (b) Overtuning. 3 m L. M 3.3 m Wi d. F- P I W2 10 m K 4 m Figure 1 CS Scanned with CamScanner
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