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Situation 9. The figure shows the water pressure acting on the sides of a dam that is 20-m long. Determine the resultant force of the water pressure acting on the dam.

International Edition---engineering Mechanics: Statics, 4th Edition

4th Edition

ISBN:9781305501607

Author:Andrew Pytel And Jaan Kiusalaas

Publisher:Andrew Pytel And Jaan Kiusalaas

Chapter8: Centroids And Distributed Loads

Section: Chapter Questions

Problem 8.117P: The concrete dam shown in cross section holds back fresh water (=1000kg/m3). Determine the resultant...

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