Physics · Structural Dynamics
A vertical upward earthquake acceleration of av = 0.2g acting on a gravity dam will cause which of the following immediate structural effects?
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- 1Increase the effective weight of the dam by 20%
- 2Decrease the uplift pressure force by 10%
- 3Decrease the effective weight of the dam by 20%✓
- 4Increase the uplift pressure force by 20%
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Decrease the effective weight of the dam by 20%
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