A gate 1.80 m wide and 2.70 m high has a hinge (axis of rotation) at A. The gate separates water on the left and oil on the right, as shown. A) Calculate the hydrostatic force due to Water. B) B) Calculate the hydrostatic force due to the oil and ) ) Calculate the force P that must be applied at the bottom to keep gate fixed in position. Water Wall 2.40 m Atmosphere 2.70 m Oil 8- 0.75 1.50 m P.

A gate 1.80 m wide and 2.70 m high has a hinge (axis of rotation) at A. The gate separates water on the left and oil on the right, as shown. A) Calculate the hydrostatic force due to Water. B) B) Calculate the hydrostatic force due to the oil and ) ) Calculate the force P that must be applied at the bottom to keep gate fixed in position. Water Wall 2.40 m Atmosphere 2.70 m Oil 8- 0.75 1.50 m P.

Structural Analysis

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Author:KASSIMALI, Aslam.

Publisher:KASSIMALI, Aslam.

Chapter2: Loads On Structures

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