Generalize Prob. P2.66 as follows. Denote length AB as H , length BC as L , and angle

Chapter 2, Problem p2.67

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Generalize Prob. P2.66 as follows. Denote length AB as H , length BC as L , and angle ABC as . Let the dam material have specifi c gravity SG. The width of the dam is b . Assume no seepage of water under the dam. Find an analytic relation between SG and the critical angle c for which the dam will just tip over to the right. Use your relation to compute c for the special case SG 5 2.4 (concrete)

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