Civil Engineering MCQAE Level Civil Engineering

In a gravity dam, the middle-third rule is checked to avoid:

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Choose the correct answer

A

excess evaporation

B

uplift measurement

C

cavitation in spillway

D

tension at the base

Correct Answer

D. tension at the base

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If the resultant lies within the middle third, base pressure remains compressive throughout and tensile stress is avoided.

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