Consider the following data regarding a theoretical profile of a dam:Permissible value of compressible stress σ = 350 tonnes/m2Specific gravity of concrete s = 2.4Uplift coefficient c = 0.6 mThe value of γ = 1The height and base width will be nearly

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1.	Consider the following data regarding a theoretical profile of a dam:Permissible value of compressible stress σ = 350 tonnes/m2Specific gravity of concrete s = 2.4Uplift coefficient c = 0.6 mThe value of γ = 1The height and base width will be nearly
A.	125 m and 63 m
B.	175 m and 63 m
C.	125 m and 93 m
D.	175 m and 93 m
Answer» D. 175 m and 93 m

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Consider the following data regarding a theoretical profile of a dam:Permissible value of compressible stress σ = 350 tonnes/m2Specific gravity of concrete s = 2.4Uplift coefficient c = 0.6 mThe value of γ = 1The height and base width will be nearly

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