Situation: The gate in the figure is subjected to water pressure on one side and to air pressure on the other side. Determine the value of x for which the gate will start rotating counterclockwise if the gate is: Water 30 kPa Air 1 m
Situation: The gate in the figure is subjected to water pressure on one side and to air pressure on the other side. Determine the value of x for which the gate will start rotating counterclockwise if the gate is: Water 30 kPa Air 1 m
Chapter2: Loads On Structures
Section: Chapter Questions
Problem 1P
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triangular, 1.5 m base and 1.0 m high

Transcribed Image Text:Situation: The gate in the figure is subjected to water pressure on one side and to air
pressure on the other side. Determine the value of x for which the gate will start
rotating counterclockwise if the gate is:
Water
30 kPa
Air
1 m
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