The section through of a dam is shown in the following figure. The coefficient of permeability of the foundation soil is 2.5x10-5 m/s. a)Length of the dam is 100m, Find the flow rate. b)Find the total uplift force under the base of dam. c)Find the factor of safety against heaving at point X Just write the answers. No need to show calculations. 1.00 m 5.00 m O 80 m Datum 11.40 m

The section through of a dam is shown in the following figure. The coefficient of permeability of the foundation soil is 2.5x10-5 m/s. a)Length of the dam is 100m, Find the flow rate. b)Find the total uplift force under the base of dam. c)Find the factor of safety against heaving at point X Just write the answers. No need to show calculations. 1.00 m 5.00 m O 80 m Datum 11.40 m

Structural Analysis

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Author:KASSIMALI, Aslam.

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Chapter2: Loads On Structures

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