Example: Figure shows-a rectangular sluice gate AB, 3 m wide and 4.5-m-long hinged at- A. It is kept elosed by a weight fixed-to the gate. The total weight of the gate and weight fixed to the gate is 515 kN. The center of gravity of the weight and gate is at G. Find the height of the water h which will first cause the gate to open.

Example: Figure shows-a rectangular sluice gate AB, 3 m wide and 4.5-m-long hinged at- A. It is kept elosed by a weight fixed-to the gate. The total weight of the gate and weight fixed to the gate is 515 kN. The center of gravity of the weight and gate is at G. Find the height of the water h which will first cause the gate to open.

Structural Analysis

6th Edition

ISBN:9781337630931

Author:KASSIMALI, Aslam.

Publisher:KASSIMALI, Aslam.

Chapter2: Loads On Structures

Section: Chapter Questions

Problem 1P

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