1. A quarter circle dam with radius 20-m and 50-m perpendicular to the figure is shown. Solve for the horizontal and vertical components of the hydrostatic force against the dam and the center of pressure where the resultant strikes the dam. - 20 m P=0 20 m| CPO Water

1. A quarter circle dam with radius 20-m and 50-m perpendicular to the figure is shown. Solve for the horizontal and vertical components of the hydrostatic force against the dam and the center of pressure where the resultant strikes the dam. - 20 m P=0 20 m| CPO Water

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1. A quarter circle dam with radius 20-m and
50-m perpendicular to the figure is shown.
Solve for the horizontal and vertical
components of the hydrostatic force against
the dam and the center of pressure where
the resultant strikes the dam.
- 20 m
P, 0
20 m|
СРО
Water

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