Consider the cross-section of the gravity concrete dam shown below. Check its stability against overturning about the point O. The specific weights of water and concrete are 9.81kN/m3 and 23.54 kN/m3, respectively. Take into consideration the unit length of the dam and assume that the bottom is impervious (neglect the buoyancy due to the water at foundation).

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Consider the cross-section of the gravity concrete dam shown below. Check its stability against overturning about the point O. The specific weights of water and  concrete are 9.81kN/m3 and 23.54 kN/m3, respectively. Take into consideration the unit length of the dam and assume that the bottom is impervious (neglect the buoyancy due to the water at foundation).

24m
1)N2)
3m
to
2m t
6m
Transcribed Image Text:24m 1)N2) 3m to 2m t 6m
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