The forces coming over the gravity dam is mainly resisted by ___________________?
Correct answer: B. Self weight of the dam
- A. Water pressure
- B. Self weight of the dam
- C. Uplift pressure
- D. All the above
Explanation
A gravity dam resists water pressure and other destabilizing forces primarily through its large self-weight, which produces stability against sliding and overturning. Water and uplift pressures act as loads on the dam rather than its main resisting force.
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