The stabilising force in the case of a gravity dam is

Q. The stabilising force in the case of a gravity dam is

A

Wind force

B

Water force

C

Uplift force

D

Self weight of the dam

Solution:

Self weight of a gravity dam is main stabilizing force which counter balances all the external forces acting on it.
It act as a resisting moment against the overturning moment caused due to the lateral force imparted by water.
The self weight of a gravity dam is also known as resisting force, stabilising force and internal force.
Water peessure is the major overturning pressure of a gravity dam.

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