A masonry dam (density = 20,000 N/m³) 6 m high, one metre wide at the top and 4 m wide at the base, has vertical water face. The minimum stress at the base of the dam when the reservoir is full, will be

A masonry dam (density = 20,000 N/m³) 6 m high, one metre wide at the

1.	A masonry dam (density = 20,000 N/m³) 6 m high, one metre wide at the top and 4 m wide at the base, has vertical water face. The minimum stress at the base of the dam when the reservoir is full, will be
A.	5 N/m²
B.	50 N/m²
C.	500 N/m²
D.	5000 N/m²
Answer» D. 5000 N/m²

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A masonry dam (density = 20,000 N/m³) 6 m high, one metre wide at the top and 4 m wide at the base, has vertical water face. The minimum stress at the base of the dam when the reservoir is full, will be

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