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| 1. |
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. \(\frac{b}{H} = \sqrt {G - K} \) | |