Q2: Gata AB Fig, below, 6m wide and weight 5 kN, it is hinged at B, determine the water level h, which will just cause the gate to open. 5 m Water Water B o E

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Problem 8.122P: The 12-ft wide quarter-circular gate AB is hinged at A. Determine the contact force between the gate...
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Q2: Gata AB Fig. below, 6m wide and weight 5 kN, it is hinged at B,
determine the water level h, which will just cause the gate
to open.
5 m
Water
8
m
Water
в
6 m
Transcribed Image Text:Q2: Gata AB Fig. below, 6m wide and weight 5 kN, it is hinged at B, determine the water level h, which will just cause the gate to open. 5 m Water 8 m Water в 6 m
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