A square gate of side L= 0.6 m controls an upstream water depth of H= 12 m (Figure 1) 1) Determine the hydrostatic force acting on the gate. 2) Determine the location of the pressure center (where the hydrostatic force is applied) 3) Calculate the force P required to open the door. Figure 1. Schematic vertical view of the gate Water Hinge P 2

A square gate of side L= 0.6 m controls an upstream water depth of H= 12 m (Figure 1) 1) Determine the hydrostatic force acting on the gate. 2) Determine the location of the pressure center (where the hydrostatic force is applied) 3) Calculate the force P required to open the door. Figure 1. Schematic vertical view of the gate Water Hinge P 2

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A square of side L=0,6 m controls an upstream water depth of H=12 m ( Figure 1)

1) Determine the hydrostatic force acting on the gate

2) Determine the location of the pressure center

3) Calculate the force P required to open the door

A square gate of side L= 0.6 m controls an upstream water depth of H= 12 m (Figure 1)
1) Determine the hydrostatic force acting on the gate.
2) Determine the location of the pressure center (where the hydrostatic force is applied)
3) Calculate the force P required to open the door.
Figure 1. Schematic vertical view of the gate
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Hinge
P 2

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