The bottom of a 2m diameter circular gate is 12m below the water surface. It is vertically submerged and prevents water from flowing out of the reservoir. Calculate the resultant hydrostatic force on the gate and its location measured

The bottom of a 2m diameter circular gate is 12m below the water surface. It is vertically submerged and prevents water from flowing out of the reservoir. Calculate the resultant hydrostatic force on the gate and its location measured

Structural Analysis

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Author:KASSIMALI, Aslam.

Publisher:KASSIMALI, Aslam.

Chapter2: Loads On Structures

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