The gate in the figure shown is 1.5m wide, hinged at point A and rests against a smooth wall at B. Compute the total force on the gate due to sea water and the reaction force at the hinge. Ans: (a) 218.25 kN (b) 190.9 kN

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The gate in the figure shown is 1.5m wide, hinged at point A and rests against a smooth wall at B. Compute the total force on the gate due to sea water and the reaction force at the hinge.

Ans: (a) 218.25 kN (b) 190.9 kN

W.S.
d = 3.6 m
h = 4 m
R8
1.8 m
B.
-2 m
RAh
RAV
Transcribed Image Text:W.S. d = 3.6 m h = 4 m R8 1.8 m B. -2 m RAh RAV
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