Problem 4. The gate below is 1.5 m wide and hinged at point B. It rests against a smooth wall at point A. Compute (a) the force on the gate due to the pressure of the seawater (specific gravity is 1.025 at 25°C), (b) the horizontal force, P, exerted by the wall at point A, and (c) the reaction at hinge, B. 4.5 m Patmos Sea- water Gate A 1.8 m B 2.4m P

Problem 4. The gate below is 1.5 m wide and hinged at point B. It rests against a smooth wall at point A. Compute (a) the force on the gate due to the pressure of the seawater (specific gravity is 1.025 at 25°C), (b) the horizontal force, P, exerted by the wall at point A, and (c) the reaction at hinge, B. 4.5 m Patmos Sea- water Gate A 1.8 m B 2.4m P

Principles of Foundation Engineering (MindTap Course List)

9th Edition

ISBN:9781337705028

Author:Braja M. Das, Nagaratnam Sivakugan

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Chapter16: Lateral Earth Pressure

Section: Chapter Questions

Problem 16.18P: For the data given in this problem, determine the magnitude of the active thrust on the wall...

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