The vertical downward earthquake acceleration aᵥ = 0.1g acting on a gravity dam will ________________________ Options: A . &nbspincrease the resisting weight of the dam by 10% B . &nbspdecrease the resisting weight of the dam by 10% C . &nbspincrease the uplift by 10% D . &nbspdecrease the uplift by 10%

The vertical downward earthquake acceleration aᵥ = 0.1g acting on a gravity da

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The vertical downward earthquake acceleration aᵥ = 0.1g acting on a gravity dam will ________________________

Options:

A . increase the resisting weight of the dam by 10%

B . decrease the resisting weight of the dam by 10%

C . increase the uplift by 10%

D . decrease the uplift by 10%

Answer: Option B
Answer: (b).decrease the resisting weight of the dam by 10%

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