2.14 The equivalent forces due to water pressure and the self-weight of the dam are shown. Determine the resultant moment at the toe of the dam (point A). Is the dam able to resist the applied water pressure? The weight of the dam is 36 kN. TWATER LBVEL We 36 kN F- 20 KN A 3m. 3 m.

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The equivalent forces due to water pressure and the self-weight of the dam are shown. Determine the resultant moment at the toe of the dam (point A). Is the dam able to resist the applied water pressure? The weight of the dam is 36 kN. 

2.14 The equivalent forces due to water pressure and the
self-weight of the dam are shown. Determine the resultant
moment at the toe of the dam (point A). Is the dam able to
resist the applied water pressure? The weight of the dam
is 36 kN.
TWATER LBVEL
We 36 kN
F- 20 KN
A
3m.
3 m.
Transcribed Image Text:2.14 The equivalent forces due to water pressure and the self-weight of the dam are shown. Determine the resultant moment at the toe of the dam (point A). Is the dam able to resist the applied water pressure? The weight of the dam is 36 kN. TWATER LBVEL We 36 kN F- 20 KN A 3m. 3 m.
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