PROBLEM 2: A triangular gate having dimensions shown is hinged at its top at A. The gate rests on a frictionless surface at B. 4m seawater (SG3D1.031) 60° 2m B 3m

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A triangular gate having dimension shown in hinged at its top A. The hate rests on a frictionless surface at B.

a. Determine the hydrostatic force acting on the gate

b. At what distance from the centroid of the panel is the hydrostatic force acting?

PROBLEM 2: A triangular gate having dimensions shown is hinged at its top at A.
The gate rests on a frictionless surface at B.
4m
seawater (SG=1.031)
AW
60°
2m
B/
Transcribed Image Text:PROBLEM 2: A triangular gate having dimensions shown is hinged at its top at A. The gate rests on a frictionless surface at B. 4m seawater (SG=1.031) AW 60° 2m B/
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