Ex: By Bligh's and Lane's theory For the hydraulic structures shown below calculate : 1- Sketch the H.G.L from U/s to D/s . 2- Fine the uplift pressure from at key point 3- Find the thickness of floor at point A&B 4m 10m 15m 10m 6m 8 m 35 m

Ex: By Bligh's and Lane's theory For the hydraulic structures shown below calculate : 1- Sketch the H.G.L from U/s to D/s . 2- Fine the uplift pressure from at key point 3- Find the thickness of floor at point A&B 4m 10m 15m 10m 6m 8 m 35 m

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Chapter16: Lateral Earth Pressure

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By Bligh's and Lane's theory For the hydraulic structures shown below
calculate :
1- Sketch the H.G.L from U/s to D/s .
2- Fine the uplift pressure from at key point
3- Find the thickness of floor at point A&B
A
C
15m-
10 m
10m
6m
8m
35 m

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