triangular dam 12 m high and 8 m base width retains water 10 m deep and has a vertical upstream side. Compute the maximum soil pressure at the base. Sp. gr. of concrete is 2.4 a. 152.92 kPa b. 192.25 kPa c. 122.34 kPa d. 129.95 kPa

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A triangular dam 12 m high and 8 m base width retains water 10
m deep and has a vertical upstream side. Compute the maximum soil
pressure at the base. Sp. gr. of concrete is 2.4
a. 152.92 kPa b. 192.25 kPa
c. 122.34 kPa d. 129.95 kPa

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