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A masonry dam (density = 20,000 N/m3) 6 m high, one metre wide at the top and 4 m wide at the base, has vertical water face. The minimum stress at the base of the dam when the reservoir is full, will be________?

A7500 N/m 2

B75000 N/m2

C750 N/m 2

D75 N/m2

Correct answer

A. 7500 N/m 2

Explanation

The correct answer is 7500 N/m 2.

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