)Using the panel equations, determine the hydrostatic force (in lb) acting on the gate due to glycerine? b)Determine the distance between the center of gravity and the center of pressure (eccentricity) in feet. c)Where is the line of action of the hydrostatic force F relative to point B in feet?
)Using the panel equations, determine the hydrostatic force (in lb) acting on the gate due to glycerine? b)Determine the distance between the center of gravity and the center of pressure (eccentricity) in feet. c)Where is the line of action of the hydrostatic force F relative to point B in feet?
Chapter2: Loads On Structures
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a)Using the panel equations, determine the hydrostatic force (in lb) acting on the gate due to glycerine?
b)Determine the distance between the center of gravity and the center of pressure (eccentricity) in feet.
c)Where is the line of action of the hydrostatic force F relative to point B in feet?

Transcribed Image Text:The wall separates water and glycerin (p=1260 kg/m^3) where d = 5 ft.
Considering a unit width of the rectangular panel AB,
Water
3ft
A-
6ft
Glycerin
p=1260 kg/m3
B
c.g.
•C.P.
unit width
3ft|
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