Dam ABC in Fig. P2.66 is 30 m wide into the paper and made of concrete (SG = 2.4). Find the hydrostatic force on surface AB and

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Dam ABC in Fig. P2.66 is 30 m wide into the paper and made of concrete (SG = 2.4). Find the hydrostatic force on surface AB and its moment about C. Assuming no seepage of water under the dam, could this force tip the dam over? How does your argument change if there is seepage under the dam?


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