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The base width of an elementary profile of a gravity dam of height H is b. The specific gravity of the material of the dam is G and uplift pressure coefficient is K. The correct relationship for no tension at the heel is given by

A. \(\frac{b}{H} = \frac{1}{{\sqrt {G - K} }}\)
B. \(\frac{b}{H} = \sqrt {G - K} \)
C. \(\frac{b}{H} = \frac{1}{{G - K}}\)
D. \(\frac{b}{H} = \frac{1}{{K\sqrt {G - K} }}\)
Answer» B. \(\frac{b}{H} = \sqrt {G - K} \)


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