Theory of Structures
A masonry dam (density = 20,000 N/m³) 6 m high, one metre wide at the top and 4 m wide at the base, has vertical water face. The minimum stress at the base of the dam when the reservoir is full, will be

7500 N/m²
75000 N/m²
75 N/m²
750 N/m²

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Theory of Structures
Pick up the correct statement from the following:

If tensile stress is equal to axial stress, the section experiences compressive stress
If tensile stress is less than axial stress, the section experiences compressive stress
All of these
The moment of inertia is calculated about the axis about which bending takes place

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