A canal is to have a trapezoidal section with one side vertical and the other sloping at 45 degrees. It has to carry 30 m3 of water per second with a mean velocity of 1 m/s. Compute the dimensions of the section which will require the minimum lining.
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Question For the smooth vertical wall shown in Figure Q1, determine the total active thrust on the wall and the position where it acts. Ground water level is at a depth of 1.5 m. Solution
Question A 10 m high retaining wall has been holding a soil with the following composition: G=2.65, e= 0.50, w=10%, and ะค=20 degrees. Determine the active thrust on the wall due to soil and water,
Question For the smooth vertical wall shown in figure below. Determine the total active thrust on the wall and the position where it acts. ground water level is at a depth of 1.5m Solution