Gate AB shown in the figure below closes a tank of water. the pressure gage at C shows a pressure of 10.8 kpa. The weight of the gate is negligible. there is an open manometer installed at the top of the tank. a.) Determine the manometer reading in mm.
Gate AB shown in the figure below closes a tank of water. the pressure gage at C shows a pressure of 10.8 kpa. The weight of the gate is negligible. there is an open manometer installed at the top of the tank. a.) Determine the manometer reading in mm.
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Gate AB shown in the figure below closes a tank of water. the pressure gage at C shows a pressure of 10.8 kpa. The weight of the gate is negligible. there is an open manometer installed at the top of the tank.
a.) Determine the manometer reading in mm.
b.) Determine the total force acting on the gate.
c.) Determine the force p required to open the gate.
Transcribed Image Text:Air
Water
B
12m
60°
(2)
(1)
Hinge
Hg (s-13.6)
1.5mx 1.5 m
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