10. A triangular plate of 1 m base and 1.5 m altitude is immersed in water. The plane of the plate is inclined at 30° with water surface while the base is parallel to and at a depth of 2 m from the water surface. Calculate: (i) The total pressure on the plate, and (ii) The position of the centre of pressure [Ans. 16.54 kN, (ii) 2.264 m]

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A triangular plate of 1 m base and 1.5m altitude is immersed in water. The plane of the plate is inclined at 30 with water surface while the base is parallel to and at a depth of 2 m from the water surface. 

10. A triangular plate of 1 m base and 1.5 m altitude
is immersed in water. The plane of the plate is
inclined at 30° with water surface while the base
is parallel to and at a depth of 2 m from the water
surface. Calculate:
(i) The total pressure on the plate, and
(ii) The position of the centre of pressure
[Ans. 16.54 kN, (ii) 2.264 m]
Transcribed Image Text:10. A triangular plate of 1 m base and 1.5 m altitude is immersed in water. The plane of the plate is inclined at 30° with water surface while the base is parallel to and at a depth of 2 m from the water surface. Calculate: (i) The total pressure on the plate, and (ii) The position of the centre of pressure [Ans. 16.54 kN, (ii) 2.264 m]
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