A rectangular gate 1.5m by 3.5m is inclined 60o with the horizontal. The top of the gate is submerged at a depth of 1.5m, the longer side parallel to the water surface. If the gate is hinged at the top, find the force in kN at the bottom normal to the gate required to open it. SHOW COMPLETE SOLUTION. NEED ASAP.

A rectangular gate 1.5m by 3.5m is inclined 60o with the horizontal. The top of the gate is submerged at a depth of 1.5m, the longer side parallel to the water surface. If the gate is hinged at the top, find the force in kN at the bottom normal to the gate required to open it. SHOW COMPLETE SOLUTION. NEED ASAP.

Principles of Foundation Engineering (MindTap Course List)

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ISBN:9781337705028

Author:Braja M. Das, Nagaratnam Sivakugan

Publisher:Braja M. Das, Nagaratnam Sivakugan

Chapter16: Lateral Earth Pressure

Section: Chapter Questions

Problem 16.15P

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