Dam stability checks: essential limit states When assessing the stability of a gravity wall or dam, which conditions must be verified? Choose the correct option.
Mechanical Engineering
Hydraulics and Fluid Mechanics
Difficulty: Easy
Choose an option
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Atension at the base
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Boverturning of the wall or dam
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Csliding of the wall or dam
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Dall of these
Answer
Correct Answer: all of these
Explanation
Concept/ApproachStandard checks include: (i) no tensile stress at the base, (ii) adequate factor of safety against overturning, and (iii) adequate factor of safety against sliding. All must be satisfied.
Final Answerall of these