The rectangular bin with an inclined gate AB is filled with water to the depth shown. Determine the location (meters) of the center of pressure from the water surface when the total pressure is acting on the inclined gate AB. X= 0.45 m a= 1.48 m b= 30°

The rectangular bin with an inclined gate AB is filled with water to the depth shown. Determine the location (meters) of the center of pressure from the water surface when the total pressure is acting on the inclined gate AB. X= 0.45 m a= 1.48 m b= 30°

Fundamentals of Geotechnical Engineering (MindTap Course List)

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Author:Braja M. Das, Nagaratnam Sivakugan

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Chapter8: Stresses In A Soil Mass

Section: Chapter Questions

Problem 8.2P

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The rectangular bin with an inclined gate AB is filled with
water to the depth shown. Determine the location (meters)
of the center of pressure from the water surface when the
total pressure is acting on the inclined gate AB.
X= 0.45 m
a= 1.48 m
b= 30°

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