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Repeat Prob. 10-41 for a total water height of 2
Chapter 3, Problem 146P(choose chapter or problem)
Problem 146P
Repeat Prob. 10-41 for a total water height of 2 m.
PROBLEM: A 3-m-high, 6-m-wide rectangular gate is hinged at the top edge at A and is restrained by a fixed ridge at B determine the hydrostatic force exerted on the gate by the 5-m-high water and the location of the pressure center.
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QUESTION:
Problem 146P
Repeat Prob. 10-41 for a total water height of 2 m.
PROBLEM: A 3-m-high, 6-m-wide rectangular gate is hinged at the top edge at A and is restrained by a fixed ridge at B determine the hydrostatic force exerted on the gate by the 5-m-high water and the location of the pressure center.
ANSWER:
Step 1 of 4
The height and width of the gate and the total height of the water is given. We have to calculate the total force exerted by the water to the gate.