quarter of a circular gate 3 meters in diameter is inclined at an angle of 45 degrees. Sea water stands on one side of the gate to a height of 10 m above the center of the gate. Determine the total force on the gate and the location of the center of pressure.

quarter of a circular gate 3 meters in diameter is inclined at an angle of 45 degrees. Sea water stands on one side of the gate to a height of 10 m above the center of the gate. Determine the total force on the gate and the location of the center of pressure.

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International Edition---engineering Mechanics: Statics, 4th Edition

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Chapter8: Centroids And Distributed Loads

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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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