For the dam retaining water as shown, find (A) the factor of safety against sliding if u=0.48, (B) the factor of safety against overturning and (C) the stress intensity at the base of the dam. The foundation soil is permeable; assume hydrostatic uplift varies from full hydrostatic head at the heel of the dam to zero at the toe. Use unit weight of concrete equal to 23.5kN/m? 3m 4 m 8 m 3 m W.S 12 m 14 m 3 m 3 m

For the dam retaining water as shown, find (A) the factor of safety against sliding if u=0.48, (B) the factor of safety against overturning and (C) the stress intensity at the base of the dam. The foundation soil is permeable; assume hydrostatic uplift varies from full hydrostatic head at the heel of the dam to zero at the toe. Use unit weight of concrete equal to 23.5kN/m? 3m 4 m 8 m 3 m W.S 12 m 14 m 3 m 3 m

Fundamentals of Geotechnical Engineering (MindTap Course List)

5th Edition

ISBN:9781305635180

Author:Braja M. Das, Nagaratnam Sivakugan

Publisher:Braja M. Das, Nagaratnam Sivakugan

Chapter15: Retaining Walls, Braced Cuts, And Sheet Pile Walls

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