A sliding gate of height 1.4m and width 2.8m lies in vertical plane that weighs 25kN. When the gate upper edge is 6m below the free water surface and coefficient of friction between the gate and guides is 0.15. Determine the vertical force required to lift the gate and center of pressure acting on the gate

A sliding gate of height 1.4m and width 2.8m lies in vertical plane that weighs 25kN. When the gate upper edge is 6m below the free water surface and coefficient of friction between the gate and guides is 0.15. Determine the vertical force required to lift the gate and center of pressure acting on the gate

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