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Determine the VERTICAL of the hydrostatic force (in kN) acting on the gate. Indicate the direction by putting an U for upward and D for lownward after your numerical answer *

Determine the VERTICAL of the hydrostatic force (in kN) acting on the gate. Indicate the direction by putting an U for upward and D for lownward after your numerical answer *

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A Tainter gate used to control water flow from the Uniontown Dam on the Ohio River is shown; the gate width is w = 34 m.

 

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Determine the VERTICAL of the hydrostatic force (in kN) acting on the gate. Indicate the direction by putting an U for upward and D for downward after your numerical answer * Determine the magnitude (in kN) of the TOTAL HYDROSTATIC FORCE acting on the gate. * What angle (in degrees) does the hydrostatic force F make with horizontal? *
Transcribed Image Text:Determine the VERTICAL of the hydrostatic force (in kN) acting on the gate. Indicate the direction by putting an U for upward and D for downward after your numerical answer * Determine the magnitude (in kN) of the TOTAL HYDROSTATIC FORCE acting on the gate. * What angle (in degrees) does the hydrostatic force F make with horizontal? *
A Tainter gate used to control water flow from the Uniontown Dam on the Ohio River is shown; the gate width is w = 34 m. R = 20 m %3D D = 10 m Water Determine the magnitude and direction of the HORIZONTAL COMPONENT of the hydrostatic force (in kN) acting on the gate. Indicate the direction by putting an R for right and L for left after your numerical answer. *
Transcribed Image Text:A Tainter gate used to control water flow from the Uniontown Dam on the Ohio River is shown; the gate width is w = 34 m. R = 20 m %3D D = 10 m Water Determine the magnitude and direction of the HORIZONTAL COMPONENT of the hydrostatic force (in kN) acting on the gate. Indicate the direction by putting an R for right and L for left after your numerical answer. *
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