Height of Section in Earth Dam and Gravity Dam Formulas

Height of section is a distance equal to half the difference between the outer diameter of the tyre and the nominal rim diameter. And is denoted by H_S. Height of Section is usually measured using the Meter for Length. Note that the value of Height of Section is always negative.

Earth Dam and Gravity Dam formulas that make use of Height of Section

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fxDensity of Water given Water Pressure in Gravity DamGo

FAQ

What is the Height of Section?

Height of section is a distance equal to half the difference between the outer diameter of the tyre and the nominal rim diameter. Height of Section is usually measured using the Meter for Length. Note that the value of Height of Section is always negative.

Can the Height of Section be negative?

Yes, the Height of Section, measured in Length can be negative.

What unit is used to measure Height of Section?

Height of Section is usually measured using the Meter[m] for Length. Millimeter[m], Kilometer[m], Decimeter[m] are the few other units in which Height of Section can be measured.

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