(Solved): The concrete dam shown is designed to be held securely in place by its own weight. Determine the f ...

The concrete dam shown is designed to be held securely in place by its own weight. Determine the factor of safety to prevent the dam from tipping over with the pivot point at A, if the distance "x" is equal to 2 m. The factor of safety is determined by the ratio of the stabilizing moment to the turning moment. The densities of concrete and water are 2.40 Mg/m³ and 1 Mg/m³, respectively. Assume that the dam does not slide. Determine: =-3x². -2m- Hydrostatic force (horizontal component) (kN) Safety factor (dimensionless) 6m