Determine the resultant hydrostatic force on the gate; F in kN. Compute the location of force; ycp. Determine P necessary to just start opening the 2m-wide gate; P in kN.
Determine the resultant hydrostatic force on the gate; F in kN. Compute the location of force; ycp. Determine P necessary to just start opening the 2m-wide gate; P in kN.
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Transcribed Image Text:Gate has 2m-wide retain water as shown. The length L is 5m, and H is 7m.
Neglect the weight of the gate, and use water unit weight 9810 N/m³.
m
Hinge
2 m-wide gate
Water
4 m
3 m
Determine the resultant hydrostatic force on the gate; F in kN.
Compute the location of force; ycp.
Determine P necessary to just start opening the 2m-wide gate; P in kN.
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