In the given figure, rectangular gates AB and CD are shown. If the width of both gates is 3m, determine the following: 45 a.) Location of the center of pressure on gate AB. b.) Location of the center of pressure on gate CD. c.) Hydrostatic forces acting on gates AB and CD. 4 m 3 m A 6 m 6 m B D.
In the given figure, rectangular gates AB and CD are shown. If the width of both gates is 3m, determine the following: 45 a.) Location of the center of pressure on gate AB. b.) Location of the center of pressure on gate CD. c.) Hydrostatic forces acting on gates AB and CD. 4 m 3 m A 6 m 6 m B D.
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Transcribed Image Text:In the given figure, rectangular gates AB and CD are
shown. If the width of both gates is 3m, determine the
following:
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a.) Location of the center of pressure on gate AB.
b.) Location of the center of pressure on gate CD.
4 m
3 m
A
c.) Hydrostatic forces acting on gates AB and CD.
6 m
6 m
B
D
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