A vertical bulkhead has a door 3m high and 2m wide fastened by two hinges A and B as shown and is kept closed by a bolt connected at C. Determine the reactions at the hinges and at the bolt if the water surface is 4m above the top of the door. 4.0 m 1.5 m + water surface .bc 2.0 m- Ao- Bo- 0.3 m 0.3 m 2.4 m

A vertical bulkhead has a door 3m high and 2m wide fastened by two hinges A and B as shown and is kept closed by a bolt connected at C. Determine the reactions at the hinges and at the bolt if the water surface is 4m above the top of the door. 4.0 m 1.5 m + water surface .bc 2.0 m- Ao- Bo- 0.3 m 0.3 m 2.4 m

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