A masonry dam is liable to fail – McqOptions

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1.	A masonry dam is liable to fail
A.	By sliding on the soil on which it rests
B.	Over overturning
C.	Due to tensile stress developed
D.	Due to excessive compressive stresses
E.	Any of the above
Answer» F.

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