Question: Q 1 ) A dam shown in Fig. 1 , is 5 0 0 f t high and 2 0 0 0 f t wide.

Q1)
A dam shown in Fig. 1, is 500ft high and 2000ft wide.
Calculate:
a) The pressure at the base of the dam, pB(psig, "pound per square Inch gauge")
b) The total horizontal force, F(lbf) exerted on it by the water upstream
 Q1) A dam shown in Fig. 1, is 500ft high and

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