Normal Radial Pressure in Arch Dams Formulas

Normal Radial Pressure at the center line is the extrados pressure times the ratio of the upstream radius to the center-line radius. And is denoted by p.

Arch Dams formulas that make use of Normal Radial Pressure

fxThrust at Crown of Arch DamGo

fxThrust at Crown of Arch Dam given Moment at AbutmentsGo

fxMoment at Crown of Arch DamGo

fxMoment at Abutments of Arch DamGo

FAQ

What is the Normal Radial Pressure?

Normal Radial Pressure at the center line is the extrados pressure times the ratio of the upstream radius to the center-line radius.

Can the Normal Radial Pressure be negative?

{YesorNo}, the Normal Radial Pressure, measured in {OutputVariableMeasurementName} {CanorCannot} be negative.

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