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A dam 30.5m long retains 8 m of fresh water and is inclined at an angle of 60 degrees. Calculate the magnitude of the resultant force on the dam and the location of the center of pressure.

International Edition---engineering Mechanics: Statics, 4th Edition

4th Edition

ISBN:9781305501607

Author:Andrew Pytel And Jaan Kiusalaas

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Chapter8: Centroids And Distributed Loads

Section: Chapter Questions

Problem 8.114P: Determine the resultant force acting on the elbow of the thin-walled pipe when the pipe carries a...

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