The square gate (3m x 3m) shown is hinged at A and separates the water in the reservoir from the water in the tunnel. If the gate weighs 14KN, what is the maximum height, h, such that gate will remain closed (draw free body diagram and use 4 dec. places) Tunnel 1.5 m 3.0 m 45°
The square gate (3m x 3m) shown is hinged at A and separates the water in the reservoir from the water in the tunnel. If the gate weighs 14KN, what is the maximum height, h, such that gate will remain closed (draw free body diagram and use 4 dec. places) Tunnel 1.5 m 3.0 m 45°
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Transcribed Image Text:The square gate (3m x 3m) shown is hinged at
A and separates the water in the reservoir
from the water in the tunnel. If the gate
weighs 14kN, what is the maximum height, h,
such that gate will remain closed (draw free
body diagram and use 4 dec. places)
Tunnel
1.5 m
3.0 m
45°
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