The intensity of the hydrostatic uplift varles uniformly from 20 % of the full hydrostatic uplift pressure at the hew ete weighs 23.53 kN/m. Find the (1) total vertical reaction at the bottom of the dam; (2) the factor of safety ag cient of friction is at the base is 0.60: (3) factor of safety against overturning.

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1. The intensity of the hydrostatic upilift varles uniformly from 20 % of the full hydrostatic uplift pressure at the heel to zero at the toe
Concrete weighs 23.53 kN/m Find the (1) total vertical reaction at the bottom of the dam; (2) the factor of safety against slidinig if the
coefficient of friction is at the base is 0.60: (3) factor of safety against overturning.
Transcribed Image Text:1. The intensity of the hydrostatic upilift varles uniformly from 20 % of the full hydrostatic uplift pressure at the heel to zero at the toe Concrete weighs 23.53 kN/m Find the (1) total vertical reaction at the bottom of the dam; (2) the factor of safety against slidinig if the coefficient of friction is at the base is 0.60: (3) factor of safety against overturning.
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