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3.2 A sluice gate fitted on a dam wall is shown in figure 4. It pivots around A. The width of the sluice gate is 5 m. Determine the magnitude and direction of the resultant force acting on the sluice gate. Figure 4 - Water 10 m 3 m radius

3.2 A sluice gate fitted on a dam wall is shown in figure 4. It pivots around A. The width of the sluice gate is 5 m. Determine the magnitude and direction of the resultant force acting on the sluice gate. Figure 4 - Water 10 m 3 m radius

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3.2 A sluice gate fitted on a dam wall is shown in figure 4. It pivots around A. The width of the sluice gate is 5 m. Determine the magnitude and direction of the resultant force acting on the sluice gate. Water 10 m Figure 4 3 m radius A
Transcribed Image Text:3.2 A sluice gate fitted on a dam wall is shown in figure 4. It pivots around A. The width of the sluice gate is 5 m. Determine the magnitude and direction of the resultant force acting on the sluice gate. Water 10 m Figure 4 3 m radius A
Question 3: Hydrostatic forces 3.1 The sluice gate, shown in figure 3, is 2,6 m in length and 1,5 m wide. The gate pivots freely about A and the mass of the gate is 5 000 kg. The centre of gravity of the gate is at G. Calculate the magnitude of the counterweight W required to keep the gate closed. W 50° Figure 3 2,5 m 1,3 m 2,6 m 1,5 m Water
Transcribed Image Text:Question 3: Hydrostatic forces 3.1 The sluice gate, shown in figure 3, is 2,6 m in length and 1,5 m wide. The gate pivots freely about A and the mass of the gate is 5 000 kg. The centre of gravity of the gate is at G. Calculate the magnitude of the counterweight W required to keep the gate closed. W 50° Figure 3 2,5 m 1,3 m 2,6 m 1,5 m Water
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