45° SG = 0.86 | 50 cm A %3D Hinge 10 cm SG = 1.23 80 cm В
Chapter2: Loads On Structures
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HYDRAULICS PROBLEM:
The gate shown is hinged through a point A and is restrained from opening by a fixed ridge at point B. For a gate width of 2 meters.
a.) Determine the magnitude and direction of the hydrostatic force acting on the gate using the PRESSURE PRISM CONCEPT. Illustrate and label the pressure diagram/prism as part of the solution. Express your answer in kN.
b.) Determine the magnitude and direction of the force exerted on the plate by the ridge. Illustrate and label the FBD of the force system. Express your answer in kN.
*STRICTLY SHOW COMPLETE FBD
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