Example (5): For the concrete, gravity dam in fig., compute the foundation bearing pressure at the heel and toe. Assume that the uplift force takes a triangular distribution with maximum magnitude one-third that of the hydrostatic pressure at the heel and zero at the toe. The reservoir is full to its designed elevation with 3m freeboard, and the masonry has a specific gravity of 2.65? 4m ↓ 3m ↑ 27m Heel 4 2 1 Toe

Example (5): For the concrete, gravity dam in fig., compute the foundation bearing pressure at the heel and toe. Assume that the uplift force takes a triangular distribution with maximum magnitude one-third that of the hydrostatic pressure at the heel and zero at the toe. The reservoir is full to its designed elevation with 3m freeboard, and the masonry has a specific gravity of 2.65? 4m ↓ 3m ↑ 27m Heel 4 2 1 Toe

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