Question1: The quarter circle gate (BC), which used to reserve water as shown in Figure 1, is hinged at point C. Find the horizontal force P required holding the circle gate stationary. Neglect the weight of the circle gate and take the water density 998 kg/m³. P B deep u Im unib 2 m (6 Marks) Water

Question1: The quarter circle gate (BC), which used to reserve water as shown in Figure 1, is hinged at point C. Find the horizontal force P required holding the circle gate stationary. Neglect the weight of the circle gate and take the water density 998 kg/m³. P B deep u Im unib 2 m (6 Marks) Water

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Chapter8: Centroids And Distributed Loads

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Problem 8.122P: The 12-ft wide quarter-circular gate AB is hinged at A. Determine the contact force between the gate...

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