A vertical circular sluice gate of 2 m × 3m sıze is used to cover an opening in a dam. On the upstream of gate, the liquid of relative density 1.50 lies up to a height of 6.0 m above the bottom of gate, whereas on the downstream side, the clean water is available 3.0 m below the top of gate. Apply the concept of Hydrostatic pressure to calculate: 1. The resultant force acting on the gate and the position of center of pressure. 2. The force acting at the bottom of the gate to maintain it in equilibrium. Assume that the gate is hinged at the top.

A vertical circular sluice gate of 2 m × 3m sıze is used to cover an opening in a dam. On the upstream of gate, the liquid of relative density 1.50 lies up to a height of 6.0 m above the bottom of gate, whereas on the downstream side, the clean water is available 3.0 m below the top of gate. Apply the concept of Hydrostatic pressure to calculate: 1. The resultant force acting on the gate and the position of center of pressure. 2. The force acting at the bottom of the gate to maintain it in equilibrium. Assume that the gate is hinged at the top.

Fundamentals of Geotechnical Engineering (MindTap Course List)

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ISBN:9781305635180

Author:Braja M. Das, Nagaratnam Sivakugan

Publisher:Braja M. Das, Nagaratnam Sivakugan

Chapter7: Seepage

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Problem 7.1P

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