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(Solved): The flow net for the concrete dam is shown in the figure below. Compute the total uplift force (lb) ...
The flow net for the concrete dam is shown in the figure below. Compute the total uplift force (lb) acting on the base of the dam. Given \( \mathrm{k}=6.82 \times 10^{-3} \mathrm{~cm} / \mathrm{sec} \). FIGURE (not to scale) (Round your answer to the nearest WHOLE number)
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head at upstream side=45 ft head at downstream side=6 ft available head = 45-6 =39 ft number of potential dros (Nd)= no of potential lines -1 = 9-1 =