3.5 m 1 m Oll (S - 0.83) 2 m 500B
Solid Waste Engineering
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Author:Worrell, William A.
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Chapter5: Separation Processes
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Problem 5.3P
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The isosceles triangle gate shown in the figure is hinged at A and weighs 1500N. What is the total hydrostatic force acting on one side of the gate and the location of the center of pressure, measured from the bottom?

Transcribed Image Text:3.5 m
1m
Oil (S- 0.83)
2 m
500B
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