Solution for this problem please,. Following data were obtained from the stability analysis of a concrete gravity dam.Total overturning moment about toe = 3 x 105 ton-m.Total resisting moment about toe = 4 x 105 ton-m.Total downward weight of the dam = 6000 tonesTotal uplift force = 1000 tones,Base width of dam = 50mCalculate maximum and minimum pressure on the soil.

Given data- Total overturning moment about toe Mo = 3 × 105 ton-m. Total resisting moment about toe…

Following data were obtained from the stability analysis of a concrete gravity dam. Total overturning moment about toe = 3 × 105 ton-m. Total resisting moment about toe = 4 x 105 ton-m. Total downward weight of the dam = 6000 tones Total uplift force = 1000 tones, Base width of dam = 50m Calculate maximum and minimum pressure on the soil.

Following data were obtained from the stability analysis of a concrete gravity dam. Total overturning moment about toe = 3 × 105 ton-m. Total resisting moment about toe = 4 x 105 ton-m. Total downward weight of the dam = 6000 tones Total uplift force = 1000 tones, Base width of dam = 50m Calculate maximum and minimum pressure on the soil.

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