Which of the following criteria has to be satisfied for no tension at any point on a gravity dam?

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The resultant of all the forces must pass through the upstream extremity of the middle third of the base

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The resultant of all the forces must always pass through the mid-point of the base of the dam

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The resultant force for all conditions of loading must pass through the middle third of the base

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The resultant of all the forces must pass through the upstream extremity of the middle third of the base

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The resultant of all the forces must pass through the downstream extremity of the middle third of the base

1.	Which of the following criteria has to be satisfied for no tension at any point on a gravity dam?
A.	The resultant of all the forces must always pass through the mid-point of the base of the dam
B.	The resultant force for all conditions of loading must pass through the middle third of the base
C.	The resultant of all the forces must pass through the upstream extremity of the middle third of the base
D.	The resultant of all the forces must pass through the downstream extremity of the middle third of the base
Answer» C. The resultant of all the forces must pass through the upstream extremity of the middle third of the base

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