(Solved):   Determine the critical height h of the water level that causes the concrete gravity dam to ...

 

Determine the critical height h of the water level that causes the concrete gravity dam to be on the verge of tipping over. Assume that water seeps under the base of the dam and produces a uniform pressure under the dam. The density of concrete is pc = 2400 kg/m3. Hint: Work the problem using a 1 m width of the dam. 18 m h B 6 m Figure Q3: Schematic of the water in the dam