A dam is to be constructed using the cross-section shown. Assume the dam width is w = 160 ft. For water height H = 9 ft. calculate the magnitude and line of action of the vertical force of water on the dam face. Is it possible for water forces to overturn this dam? Under what circumstances will this happen?

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2 ft. 10 ft -xy-Ay=B 7 ft A=1 ft B=10 ft² Water H = 9 ft 1.67 ft 2 ft. 10 ft -xy-Ay=B 7 ft A=1 ft B=10 ft² Water H = 9 ft 1.67 ft

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Draw the diagram showing the forces acting on the dam and a differential element of height H y and thickness dx as shown in the figure Find xcoordinate at point A using the curved surface equation Sub... View the full answer