The square gate AB is held in the position shown by hinges along its top edge A and by a shear pin at B. If d =4.5 ft, determine the force exerted on the gate by the shear pin at B. d 1.8 ft A 325.464 lbs 315.87 lbs 327.44 lbs 365.24 lbs 377.991 lbs 333.56 lbs 30° B Tips: • B is not at a depth of "d", use (1.8 1.8 Cos(30)). the gate is square, area of gate = 1.8*1.8. • density of water = 62.4 lb/ft^3

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The square gate AB is held in the position shown by hinges along its top edge
A and by a shear pin at B. If d =4.5 ft, determine the force
exerted on the gate by the shear pin at B.
d
1.8 ft
A
325.464 lbs
315.87 lbs
327.44 lbs
365.24 lbs
377.991 lbs
333.56 lbs
30°
B
Tips:
• B is not at a depth of "d", use (1.8 - 1.8 Cos(30)).
the gate is square, area of gate = 1.8*1.8.
• density of water = 62.4 lb/ft^3
Transcribed Image Text:The square gate AB is held in the position shown by hinges along its top edge A and by a shear pin at B. If d =4.5 ft, determine the force exerted on the gate by the shear pin at B. d 1.8 ft A 325.464 lbs 315.87 lbs 327.44 lbs 365.24 lbs 377.991 lbs 333.56 lbs 30° B Tips: • B is not at a depth of "d", use (1.8 - 1.8 Cos(30)). the gate is square, area of gate = 1.8*1.8. • density of water = 62.4 lb/ft^3
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