Determine the hydrostatic force acting on the gate b.) at what distance from centroid of the panel is the hydrostatic force acting?

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A triangular gate having dimensions shown is hinged at its top at A. The gate rests on a frictionless surface at B. 
a.) Determine the hydrostatic force acting on the gate

b.) at what distance from centroid of the panel is the hydrostatic force acting? 

PROBLEM 2: A triangular gate having dimensions shown is hinged at its top at A.
The gate rests on a frictionless surface at B.
4m
seawater (SG=1.031)
A
60
2m
3m
Transcribed Image Text:PROBLEM 2: A triangular gate having dimensions shown is hinged at its top at A. The gate rests on a frictionless surface at B. 4m seawater (SG=1.031) A 60 2m 3m
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