How much force in newton will be exerted by water waves on dam wall?

F = Pressure*Area

Thus, first, we need to find pressure exerted:

The pressure exerted by a water wave on a surface can be calculated using the dynamic pressure formula:

𝑃=1/2×𝜌×𝑉square

Where:

• P is the pressure exerted by the wave in Pascals (Pa).

• ρ is the density of water in kilograms per cubic meter (kg/m³)

• V is the velocity of the wave in meters per second (m/s).

• ρ = 1000kg/m³

• V = 13.88 m/s or ~14m/s (50km/hr)

Therefore, pressure = 98000 Pa

Area of dam wall (abutment) = ~500msquare

Therefore, Force = 98000*500

                       = **49,000,000N**

These waves occur every 15secs, thus a force of 49,000,000N is exerted on the main dam wall or abutment every 15secs.