The vertical downward earthquake acceleration av = 0.1g acting on a gr – McqOptions

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1.	The vertical downward earthquake acceleration a_v = 0.1g acting on a gravity dam will ________________________
A.	increase the resisting weight of the dam by 10%
B.	decrease the resisting weight of the dam by 10%
C.	increase the uplift by 10%
D.	decrease the uplift by 10%
Answer» C. increase the uplift by 10%

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