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Q1A hydraulic structures shown in fig. determine 1- the uplift pressures corrected at key points by Khosla's theory? 2- check the thickness at point A ? F.S.L = 32.5 29.5 28.7

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Chapter13: Slope Stability

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Problem 13.23P

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Q1A hydraulic structures shown in fig. determine
1- the uplift pressures corrected at key points by Khosla's theory?
2- check the thickness at point A ?
F.S.L = 32.5
29.5
28.7
27
A
25.5
20.7
18.2
7m
15m
10m

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