Civil Engineering MCQAE Level Civil Engineering
In a gravity dam, total force due to wave pressure hw above still water acts at a height of:
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Choose the correct answer
A
0.375 hw
B
0.50 hw
C
0.92 hw
D
0.66 hw
Correct Answer
A. 0.375 hw
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Resultant wave pressure is taken to act at about 3/8 of wave height above still water level
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