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What is the total hydrostatic force per meter of length on a vertical dam face holding water 4 m deep?
- 78.48 kN
- 156.96 kN
- 39.24 kN
- 19.62 kN
Answer
A. 78.48 kN
Solution
F = 1/2 h2 = 1/2(9.81)(42) = 78.48 kN per meter, acting h/3 = 1.33 m above the base.
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