A triangle ABC is shown below (not to scale). Surface ABC is flat and homogeneous. Surface ABC is submerged vertically in the water. AB-AC-6 m. Angel BAC is 90°. BC is parallel with the water surface at a distance of 10 m. The system temperature is 30 °C. (A) What is the magnitude of the total hydrostatic force acting on ABC? (B) What is the vertical distance from the point of action of the total hydrostatic force to the surface of the water? Water surface B A C

A triangle ABC is shown below (not to scale). Surface ABC is flat and homogeneous. Surface ABC is submerged vertically in the water. AB-AC-6 m. Angel BAC is 90°. BC is parallel with the water surface at a distance of 10 m. The system temperature is 30 °C. (A) What is the magnitude of the total hydrostatic force acting on ABC? (B) What is the vertical distance from the point of action of the total hydrostatic force to the surface of the water? Water surface B A C

Structural Analysis

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Author:KASSIMALI, Aslam.

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Chapter2: Loads On Structures

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