4. Determine the resultant of the three forces acting on the dam and locate its intersection with the base AB. For good design, this intersection should occur within the middle third of the base. Does it? F=6000 lb W=24,000 lb P=10,000 lb 60 -18 B.

4. Determine the resultant of the three forces acting on the dam and locate its intersection with the base AB. For good design, this intersection should occur within the middle third of the base. Does it? F=6000 lb W=24,000 lb P=10,000 lb 60 -18 B.

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4. Determine the resultant of the three forces
acting on the dam and locate its
intersection with the base AB. For good
design, this intersection should occur
within the middle third of the base.
Does it?
F=6000 lb
W=24,000 1b
P=10,000 lb
60%
-18

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