2-59. The tide gate opens automatically when the tide water at B subsides, allowing the marsh at A to drain. For the water level h = 4 m, determine the horizontal reaction at the smooth stop C. The gate has a width of 2 m. At what heighth will the gate be on the verge of opening?

2-59. The tide gate opens automatically when the tide water at B subsides, allowing the marsh at A to drain. For the water level h = 4 m, determine the horizontal reaction at the smooth stop C. The gate has a width of 2 m. At what heighth will the gate be on the verge of opening?

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Author:KASSIMALI, Aslam.

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Chapter2: Loads On Structures

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