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Flotation

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"This mode of failure occurs when the net uplift force (gross uplift on the base minus the weight of surcharge water above the structure) exceeds the summation of forces due to the weight of the structure, the weight of water contained in the structure, and other surcharge loads." [1]

Best Practices Resources

Stability Analysis of Concrete Structures (EM 1110-2-2100), USACE


Citations:

  1. ↑ Stability Analysis of Concrete Structures (EM 1110-2-2100), USACE, 2005


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