A concrete dam with a rectangular cross section is shown in the figure. Consider 1m strip. Neglect the hydrostatic uplift.B=40.8mH=61.5mConcrete, Yconc=24kn/m^3 10 20A Moving to another question will save this response.Question 14Concrete, Yconc = 24 kN/m³50HA concrete dam with a triangular cross section is shown in the figure. Consider 1m strip. Neglect the hydrostatic uplift.Given:B = 40.8 mH = 61.5 mY30°CSunnyConcretedamCalculate the maximum soli pressure (kPa) at the base of the dam.Express your answer in whole number.A Moving to another question will save this response.144HzWater1214V419 20Q

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