Q1: The flow of water from a reservoir is controlled by an L-shaped gate hinged at point A, as shown in Fig.2. The mass of the weight at B is 5100 kg. If the gate opens when the water height is 2 m, determine the width of the gate. (yw=9.8 KN/m³). 4 m Fig.1 Gate 3 m 2m

Q1: The flow of water from a reservoir is controlled by an L-shaped gate hinged at point A, as shown in Fig.2. The mass of the weight at B is 5100 kg. If the gate opens when the water height is 2 m, determine the width of the gate. (yw=9.8 KN/m³). 4 m Fig.1 Gate 3 m 2m

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