The intensity of the hydrostatic uplift variesuniformly from 20 % of the full hydrostatic upliftpressure at the heel to zero at the toe. Concreteweighs 23.53 kN/m³. Find the (1) total verticalreaction at the bottom of the dam; (2) the factorof safety against sliding if the coefficient offriction is at the base is 0.60; (3) factor of safetyagainst overturning.4 m12 m7.0 m

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ne intensity of the hydrostatic uplift varies niformly from 20 % of the full hydrostatic upl ressure at the heel to zero at the toe. Concre veighs 23.53 kN/m3. Find the (1) total vertical eaction at the bottom of the dam; (2) the fact of safety against sliding if the coefficient of riction is at the base is 0.60; (3) factor of safe against overturning.

ne intensity of the hydrostatic uplift varies niformly from 20 % of the full hydrostatic upl ressure at the heel to zero at the toe. Concre veighs 23.53 kN/m3. Find the (1) total vertical eaction at the bottom of the dam; (2) the fact of safety against sliding if the coefficient of riction is at the base is 0.60; (3) factor of safe against overturning.

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Author:Braja M. Das, Khaled Sobhan

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Chapter15: Slope Stability

Section: Chapter Questions

Problem 15.23P

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