Civil Engineering MCQJE Level Civil Engineering
A design assistant has to decide on stability against reservoir water pressure. Which statement is sound? Avoid the common trap that it is supported only by cables.
Irrigation EngineeringGravity DamMEDIUM
Choose the correct answer
A
weight of the dam provides resistance to sliding and overturning
B
base width has no relevance
C
uplift always improves stability
D
it is supported only by cables
Correct Answer
A. weight of the dam provides resistance to sliding and overturning
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