3.73 Determine the minimum volume of concrete (y = 23.6 kN/m³) needed to keep the gate (1 m wide) in a closed position; = 2 m. Note the hinge at the bottom of the gate. Water 1/4l Submerged concrete block Stop Hinge
3.73 Determine the minimum volume of concrete (y = 23.6 kN/m³) needed to keep the gate (1 m wide) in a closed position; = 2 m. Note the hinge at the bottom of the gate. Water 1/4l Submerged concrete block Stop Hinge
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Transcribed Image Text:3.73 Determine the minimum volume of concrete (y = 23.6
kN/m³) needed to keep the gate (1 m wide) in a closed position;
l € = 2 m. Note the hinge at the bottom of the gate.
Water
↓
1/4€
Submerged
concrete
block
Stop
Hinge
PROBLEMS 3.73, 3.74
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