Fox And Mcdonald's Introduction To Fluid Mechanics
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Author: Pritchard, Philip J.; Leylegian, John C.; Bhaskaran, Rajesh
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Chapter 3, Problem 58P
The parabolic gate shown is 2 m wide and pivoted at O; c = 0.25 m−1, D = 2 m, and H = 3 m. Determine (a) the magnitude and line of action of the vertical force on the gate due to the water, (b) the horizontal force applied at A required to maintain the gate in equilibrium, and (c) the vertical force applied at A required to maintain the gate in equilibrium.
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