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Prepared by: Eng. Mohamed Ali and Eng. Mohamoud Qawdhan Jan 2018
1. Calculate all acting forces to this gravity dam shown in the figure (1) and get the total
vertical loads and total sliding loads ,
a) Calculate the self-weight (1,2,3)
b) Calculate the water pressure (Upstream)
c) Calculate the uplift pressure (only 60%)
2. If the total vertical loads (∑V=5919Kn) and the total moment resistant (∑M+ve =52414
KN.m), and the overturning moment (∑M-ve = 27565kNm), and the total sliding force is
39000 KN.m, μ=0.45. Then verify if the dam is safe for overturning problem and sliding
problem.