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Height of a gravity dam of elementary profile, whose base width is B and specific gravity of material is G will be (For no tension condition)

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BG
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BG
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BG
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B/G
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Solution

The correct option is A BG
For no tension condition,

Base width=HGC

Where C = uplift pressure.

If uplift is not considered,

B=HG then height, H =BG

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