Calculation of Total Pressure and Effective Pressure

Question: Calculate the total pressure and effective pressure of a swimming pool having 5m of water level from the ground.

Exam Name: BWDB 2016

Solution:
Effective pressure   = 0
Pore water pressure = ૪_wH
                                = 5 * 9.81
                                = 49.05 kN/m²

Total pressure = 0+ 49.05
                        = 49.05 kN/m²


Answer: 49.05 kN/m²

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