Problem: A vertical triangular gate with a top base horizontal and 1.5 m wide is 3m high. It is submerged in oil having sp. gr 0.82 with its top base submerged to a depth of 2m. Determine the magnitude and location of the total hydrostatic pressure acting on one side of the gate.

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Problem: A vertical triangular gate with a top
base horizontal and 1.5 m wide is 3m high. It
is submerged in oil having sp. gr 0.82 with
its top base submerged to a depth of 2m.
Determine the magnitude and location of the
total hydrostatic pressure acting on one side
of the gate.
Transcribed Image Text:Problem: A vertical triangular gate with a top base horizontal and 1.5 m wide is 3m high. It is submerged in oil having sp. gr 0.82 with its top base submerged to a depth of 2m. Determine the magnitude and location of the total hydrostatic pressure acting on one side of the gate.
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