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(Solved): Consider a dam having a cross-sectional shape given in figure below. Considering the tail water de ...
Consider a dam having a cross-sectional shape given in figure below. Considering the tail water depth of . Calculate (a) the net vertical and horizontal hydrostatic force acting on the surfaces. (b) the net horizontal hydrostatic force acting on the surfaces. (c) the uplift force. (d) the weight ( of the dam body so that the body preserves its position.
Expert Answer
A) Net vertical hydrostatic force calculation-unit weight of water = 9.81 kN/m3 also, numerical values of h1, h2 ,h3 ,h4 ,L1 ,L2 ,L3 and L4 are not given, so used as given.