A masonry dam of the trapezoidal cross-section has a height of 22 m. with one face vertical and a thickness of 2 m. at the top and 10 m. at the bottom. The inclined face is subjected to water pressure, the water standing to a depth of 15 m. above the base. The sp. gr. of the masonry is 2.4. Assuming no hydrostatic uplift. (a) Find the total hydrostatic force acting perpendicular to the inclined surface in KN

Masonry walls of various sorts are utilized in building construction. Masonry walls are the most enduring feature of any structure or building. It separates a structure from the outside world. In masonry construction, the common masonry materials used ar…