Problem 3. An 18,000 lb inclined gate is constructed to contain a body of water with a total depth of h = 8 ft. Given that the width of the gate is 3 ft, will the hydrostatic pressure be able to hold the weight of the gate? 2 ft 6 ft gate hinge Figure 3: An inclined gate (red) holds a body of water. The width of the gate (i.e., into the page) is 3 ft and the angle of inclination is a = 45°.

Problem 3. An 18,000 lb inclined gate is constructed to contain a body of water with a total depth of h = 8 ft. Given that the width of the gate is 3 ft, will the hydrostatic pressure be able to hold the weight of the gate? 2 ft 6 ft gate hinge Figure 3: An inclined gate (red) holds a body of water. The width of the gate (i.e., into the page) is 3 ft and the angle of inclination is a = 45°.

Structural Analysis

6th Edition

ISBN:9781337630931

Author:KASSIMALI, Aslam.

Publisher:KASSIMALI, Aslam.

Chapter2: Loads On Structures

Section: Chapter Questions

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