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Determine the resultant force and the location of the centre of pressure due to the water pressure over the plate. If the plate is changed to a circle with a diameter similar to the rectangular plate's length, what happens to the resultant force? Compare your answer with the answer from Question 2(a).

Determine the resultant force and the location of the centre of pressure due to the water pressure over the plate. If the plate is changed to a circle with a diameter similar to the rectangular plate's length, what happens to the resultant force? Compare your answer with the answer from Question 2(a).

Structural Analysis
Structural Analysis
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Author:KASSIMALI, Aslam.
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Question 2 (CO2/PO2) A rectangular plate has been placed on the retaining wall, as shown in Figure Q2. If the plate has the same height and width (Use any suitable values if not given in the question. d a) Determine the resultant force and the location of the centre of pressure due to the water pressure over the plate. b) If the plate is changed to a circle with a diameter similar to the rectangular plate's length, what happens to the resultant force? Compare your answer with the answer from Question 2(a). 8 m Water height width Figure Q2: Side view of the retaining wall
Transcribed Image Text:Question 2 (CO2/PO2) A rectangular plate has been placed on the retaining wall, as shown in Figure Q2. If the plate has the same height and width (Use any suitable values if not given in the question. d a) Determine the resultant force and the location of the centre of pressure due to the water pressure over the plate. b) If the plate is changed to a circle with a diameter similar to the rectangular plate's length, what happens to the resultant force? Compare your answer with the answer from Question 2(a). 8 m Water height width Figure Q2: Side view of the retaining wall
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