Gate AB in Figure is 4 ft wide into the paper, 6 ft long, and has weight W= 800 lb. It is hinged at A and restrained by a Stop at B. Water height, h 12 ft. Compute: (a) Force of water on Gate AB, (b) Location of Center of Pressure, (c) Force on Stop B, (d) Reactions at Hinge A. Draw Free Body diagram of Gate AB and show all calculations.

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Gate AB in Figure is 4 ft wide into the paper, 6 ft long, and has weight W 800 lb. It is
hinged at A and restrained by a Stop at B. Water height, h 12 ft. Compute:
(a) Force of water on Gate AB,
(b) Location of Center of Pressure,
(c) Force on Stop B,
(d) Reactions at Hinge A.
Draw Free Body diagram of Gate AB and show all calculations.
Transcribed Image Text:Gate AB in Figure is 4 ft wide into the paper, 6 ft long, and has weight W 800 lb. It is hinged at A and restrained by a Stop at B. Water height, h 12 ft. Compute: (a) Force of water on Gate AB, (b) Location of Center of Pressure, (c) Force on Stop B, (d) Reactions at Hinge A. Draw Free Body diagram of Gate AB and show all calculations.
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