What is the purpose of having an inclined portion on the
dam site exactly behind the dam opening????

Answer Posted / venkatesh

As we know: Pressure = Density x Gravity x Height

Thus as the depth increases, the pressure exerted by the
fluid on the walls increases. Thus, Walls have to be thicker
as depth increases...

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