The maximum permissible eccentricity for no tension at the base of a gravity dam is

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  4. B/6

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Option 4 : B/6
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Explanation:

An elementary profile of a gravity dam is shown:

Let the resultant pass through any point at a distance e from the centre of CB. Hence ‘e’ is the eccentricity.

The components of R are shown as above.

For no tension at base,

σc ≥ 0

⇒ e ≤ b/6

Hence when the resultant force lies in the middle-one-third region, there is no tension anywhere at the base of the elementary profile of a gravity dam.

Important Points

  • Gravity dam is made of concrete or masonry and resists the water force using the weight of the dam only.
  • An elementary profile of a gravity dam is a triangular section having zero width at water level and maximum base width where hydrostatic pressure is maximum
  • The resultant force R mainly comprises the water force and weight of the dam.

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