Gate AB has a width of 2ft and its weight is negligible. Water density is 62.4 psf. Determine reactions at A (pin) and B (roller). Hint: Assume that water pressure varies linearly with depth. You need to consider the distributed water pressure applied to Gate AB. 6 ft 4 ft A -3 ft

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Gate AB has a width of 2ft and its weight is negligible. Water density is 62.4 psf. Determine reactions at
A (pin) and B (roller).
Hint: Assume that water pressure varies linearly with depth. You need to consider the distributed water
pressure applied to Gate AB.
6 ft
4 ft
A
-3 ft-
B
Transcribed Image Text:Gate AB has a width of 2ft and its weight is negligible. Water density is 62.4 psf. Determine reactions at A (pin) and B (roller). Hint: Assume that water pressure varies linearly with depth. You need to consider the distributed water pressure applied to Gate AB. 6 ft 4 ft A -3 ft- B
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