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A masonry dam with a density of 20,000 N/m³ stands 6 meters tall, has a top width of 1 meter, and a base width of 4 meters, with a vertical water-facing side. What is the minimum stress at the dam's base when the reservoir is at full capacity?

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17 Jan 2019
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Given the dam's dimensions and density, the minimum base stress when the reservoir is full calculates to 7500 N/m². This value accounts for the weight of the dam and the hydrostatic pressure from the water.

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