Question
Download Solution PDFWhen the reservoir is full, the maximum compressive force in a gravity dam is produced
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The maximum compressive stresses occur at the heel (mostly during reservoir empty condition) or at the toe (at reservoir full condition) and on planes normal to the face of the dam.
∴ For reservoir empty condition maximum compressive force will be at the heel.
∴ For reservoir full condition maximum compressive force will be at the toe of the dam.
The figure below is the pressure distribution diagram for reservoir full condition:
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