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For the gravity concrete dam shown in the figure below, given that: Specific weight of the concrete is 24kN/m³, specific weight of water is 9.8 kN/m³, area reduction factor is

0.50, and sliding factor is 0.70, what will be the minimum base width, B for the dam to resist sliding? (no earthquake loads)

Fig: 1

Fig: 2