A rectangular gate AB in Figure 1 is 1.2 m long and 0.8 m into the paper. Neglecting atmospheric pressure effects, compute the force, F on the gate and its center of pressure position
A rectangular gate AB in Figure 1 is 1.2 m long and 0.8 m into the paper. Neglecting atmospheric pressure effects, compute the force, F on the gate and its center of pressure position
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A rectangular gate AB in Figure 1 is 1.2 m long and 0.8 m into the paper. Neglecting atmospheric pressure effects, compute the force, F on the gate and its center of pressure position X.

Transcribed Image Text:6 m
1.
4 m
Oil,
SG
0.82
8 m
1.2 m
40
Figure 1

Transcribed Image Text:Solution:
F= pgyA
y 4 +(-(a) + _ (b)_) sin_(c)_°
y = (d). m
F=(e)_ KN
The line of action of F
Iesin'e
D =
+y
Ay
bh3
12
e = --(g)--
D= --(h)__m from water surface.
Fill in the answer.
Answer a =
m (one decimal place)
Answer b =
m
(one decimal place)
Answer c =
degree (zero decimal place)
Answer d =
(three decimal places)
Answer e =
KN
(two decimal places)
Answer f =
m4
(four decimal places)
Answer g=
degree (zero decimal place)
Answer h =
m
(three decimal places)
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