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.	75 N/m2
B.	750 N/m 2
C.	7500 N/m 2
D.	75000 N/m2
Answer» D. 75000 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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