In order to avoid sliding of masonry dam, the force of friction betwee – McqOptions

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1.	In order to avoid sliding of masonry dam, the force of friction between the dam and soil should be at least __________ the total water pressure per metre length.
A.	equal to
B.	1.5 times
C.	double
D.	2.5 times
Answer» C. double

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