A rectangular gate of width 5 m and depth 1.5 m is installed to control the discharge as shown in figure below. The end 'B' is hinged. Determine the force normal to the gate applied at 'A' to open it. C Gate 3.0 m B 45° 1.5 m Hinge Gate: 5.0 m width 1.5 m depth
A rectangular gate of width 5 m and depth 1.5 m is installed to control the discharge as shown in figure below. The end 'B' is hinged. Determine the force normal to the gate applied at 'A' to open it. C Gate 3.0 m B 45° 1.5 m Hinge Gate: 5.0 m width 1.5 m depth
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Transcribed Image Text:A rectangular gate of width 5 m and depth 1.5 m is installed to control the discharge as shown in
figure below. The end 'B' is hinged. Determine the force normal to the gate applied at 'A' to open it.
C
Gate
3.0 m
B
45°
1.5 m
Hinge Gate: 5.0 m width
1.5 m depth
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