Determine the width of a vertical rectangular gate 5.3 m high is submerged in water with its top edge being 8,256 mm below the water surface. The total pressure that acts on one side of the gate is 548.63 kN.

Determine the width of a vertical rectangular gate 5.3 m high is submerged in water with its top edge being 8,256 mm below the water surface. The total pressure that acts on one side of the gate is 548.63 kN.

Structural Analysis

6th Edition

ISBN:9781337630931

Author:KASSIMALI, Aslam.

Publisher:KASSIMALI, Aslam.

Chapter2: Loads On Structures

Section: Chapter Questions

Problem 1P

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