The dam in in the shape of a quarter circle is 100 m and has a radius of 25 m. (a)Determine the horizontal and vertical components of the hydrostatic force against the dam. (b) Determine the location of the center of pressure. ?? = _______________ ??  ?? = _______________ ??  resultant force = _______________ kN  center of pressure = _______________ m from B – C

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The dam in in the shape of a quarter circle is 100 m
and has a radius of 25 m. (a)Determine the
horizontal and vertical components of the
hydrostatic force against the dam. (b) Determine
the location of the center of pressure.
?? = _______________ ?? 
?? = _______________ ?? 
resultant force = _______________ kN 
center of pressure = _______________ m from B – C

25 m
B
water
25 m
Transcribed Image Text:25 m B water 25 m
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