Using the method of components calculate the magnitude, direction, and location of the total force on the upstream face of a section of this dam 1 m wide. What is the moment of this force about O. (specific weight of the water and concrete are 1 t/m³ and 2,6 t/m³ respectively).

Using the method of components calculate the magnitude, direction, and location of the total force on the upstream face of a section of this dam 1 m wide. What is the moment of this force about O. (specific weight of the water and concrete are 1 t/m³ and 2,6 t/m³ respectively).

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Using the method of components calculate the magnitude, direction, and location of the total
force on the upstream face of a section of this dam 1 m wide. What is the moment of this
force about O. (specific weight of the water and concrete are 1 t/m³ and 2,6 t/m³
respectively).
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