5. What is the factor of safety against overturning for the triangular dam? Determine the pressure distribution at the base of the dam. Neglect hydrostatic uplift. Use unit weight of concrete 24kN/m².

5. What is the factor of safety against overturning for the triangular dam? Determine the pressure distribution at the base of the dam. Neglect hydrostatic uplift. Use unit weight of concrete 24kN/m².

Structural Analysis

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Author:KASSIMALI, Aslam.

Publisher:KASSIMALI, Aslam.

Chapter2: Loads On Structures

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Problem 1P

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