University of Tripoli Mid Term Exam- Model (A)

Faculty of Engineering CE424: Hydraulic Structures

Civil Engineering Department Fall 2017 - Time: 1.15 hr
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Answer all questions.

Q1:
Investigate the stability of the section of concrete dam at its base knowing the following:

Crest width = 10 m
Dam material specific gravity = 2.6
Dam material allowable stress =2850 KN/m2
Uplift reduction factor = 0.8
Water unit weight = 10 KN/m3
Friction factor between dam base and its foundation = 0.75
Shear strength at dam base = 1300 KN/m2
+576 m
Ice Pressure Force
+570 m +570 m
200 KN / m'

+558 m

1 1

2 2
Silt
γs = 26 KN / m3 Drainage
φs = 30 o house
+522 m Centerline +522 m
Tail Water

+510 m +510 m

16 m

Q2:
Check the stability of the concrete dam section shown in the figure when the reservoir is
empty and then draw the vertical stress distribution at the dam base. Given that:

SS = 2.45
µ = 0.8
ah = 1.962 m/s2
H
av = 0.981 m/s2 W
γw = 10 KN/m3
B = H = 100 m