A concrete dam retaining water is shown. Assuming that there is a hydrostatic uplift that varies uniformly with 80% of the hydrostatic head from the heel to zero at the toe, compute for:a. Hydrostatic uplift force, Ub. Factor of safety against overturningc. Minimum pressure at the base of the damSpecific weight of concrete = 23.5 kN/m^3Coefficient of static friction = 0.5Coefficient of kinetic friction = 0.42m7mWater

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a. Hydrostatic uplift force, U b. Factor of safety against overturning c. Minimum pressure at the base of the dam Specific weight of concrete = 23.5 kN/m^3 Coefficient of static friction = 0.5 Coefficient of kinetic friction = 0.4 7m Water 6 m

a. Hydrostatic uplift force, U b. Factor of safety against overturning c. Minimum pressure at the base of the dam Specific weight of concrete = 23.5 kN/m^3 Coefficient of static friction = 0.5 Coefficient of kinetic friction = 0.4 7m Water 6 m

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Chapter14: Lateral Earth Pressure: Curved Failure Surface

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