SITUATION 1.4 In the given Figure 1.4 shows aerial view from directly above two dams. The depth of water in both dams are equally high, h= 8.50 meter and equally wide (w=25 meters) The dam on the left holds a lake while on the right holds a creek. a) (Which of one exerts the greater hydrostatic force F=?, in Newtons? Where: F= ½ pgh²w and g = 9.81 meters/ sec.2, p= 1,000kgs./m³ b) () Which one has to be built stronger? Dam LAKE Figure 1.4 Dam LEFT CREEK or RIGHT

SITUATION 1.4 In the given Figure 1.4 shows aerial view from directly above two dams. The depth of water in both dams are equally high, h= 8.50 meter and equally wide (w=25 meters) The dam on the left holds a lake while on the right holds a creek. a) (Which of one exerts the greater hydrostatic force F=?, in Newtons? Where: F= ½ pgh²w and g = 9.81 meters/ sec.2, p= 1,000kgs./m³ b) () Which one has to be built stronger? Dam LAKE Figure 1.4 Dam LEFT CREEK or RIGHT

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Chapter2: Loads On Structures

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