Net vertical force on a 50 m high dam is 50,000 kN. The base width and resistance of shear key are 40 m and 1500 kN/m respectively. Calculate the factor of safety against sliding, if μ = 0.8. Assume reservoir being full.

Net vertical force on a 50 m high dam is 50,000 kN. The base width and resistance of shear key are 40 m and 1500 kN/m respectively. Calculate the factor of safety against sliding, if μ = 0.8. Assume reservoir being full.

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Net vertical force on a 50 m high dam is
50,000 kN. The base width and resistance
of shear key are 40 m and 1500 kN/m
respectively. Calculate the factor of safety
against sliding, if µ = 0.8. Assume reservoir
being full.
2.8
3.3
O 3.9
4.2

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