A quarter circular gate BP with radius of 3 m B- is shown. The bottom of the gate is submerged at a depth of 2.8 m and is 5 m wide. oil surface (s=0.8; Determine the following: a. Horizontal component (indicate the direction) of the total hydrostatic force acting on the gate. P. b. Vertical component (indicate the direction) of the total hydrostatic force acting on the gate.

A quarter circular gate BP with radius of 3 m B- is shown. The bottom of the gate is submerged at a depth of 2.8 m and is 5 m wide. oil surface (s=0.8; Determine the following: a. Horizontal component (indicate the direction) of the total hydrostatic force acting on the gate. P. b. Vertical component (indicate the direction) of the total hydrostatic force acting on the gate.

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Chapter8: Centroids And Distributed Loads

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Problem 8.122P: The 12-ft wide quarter-circular gate AB is hinged at A. Determine the contact force between the gate...

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