Question
Download Solution PDFFor concrete gravity dams (having strength of 3000 kN/m2), the limiting value of the height for low gravity dam is approximately: (G(concrete) = 2.4)
Answer (Detailed Solution Below)
Detailed Solution
Download Solution PDFConcept:
Possible height for concrete gravity dams are given as;
Where f = allowable stress or strength, Gc = specific gravity of concrete, and
Calculation:
Given; f = 3000 kN/m2, Gc = 2.4
Hence option (3) is the correct answer.
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