Step by step (a) The resultant force from the water onto the gate,A square gate shown is 6-ft on all sides is hinged at the top of the gate, and is restrainedhy the force P at the wall. Calculate the following:(b) The distance between the resultant force and the hinge, and(c) The minimum force P required to keep the gate closed.Note: Specific weight of water = 62.4 lb/fť.Water10 ftHingeGate6 ft60

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A square gate shown is 6-ft on all sides is hinged at the top of the gate, and is restraine by the force P at the wall. Calculate the following: (a) The resultant force from the water onto the gate, (b) The distance between the resultant force and the hinge, and (c) The minimum force P required to keep the gate closed. Note: Specific weight of water = 62.4 lb/ft".

A square gate shown is 6-ft on all sides is hinged at the top of the gate, and is restraine by the force P at the wall. Calculate the following: (a) The resultant force from the water onto the gate, (b) The distance between the resultant force and the hinge, and (c) The minimum force P required to keep the gate closed. Note: Specific weight of water = 62.4 lb/ft".

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Chapter12: Lateral Earth Pressure

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