The cross section of a concrete dam is shown in the figure below. For a 0.3 m wide dam section, determine the result of the pressure forces exerted by the water on the BC face of the dam. Use ρ = 10³ kg / m³ for the specific water mass.
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The horizontal and vertical support reactions exerted by the
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Assuming that the dam rotates about the bottom left corner...
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The horizontal and vertical support reactions exerted by the
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