Question 4 The figure below shows an undersea structure with a shape that can be approximated as one half of a cylinder. Given: H = 32 m L = 39 m D = 4 m Seawater, sg = 1.04 H Seawater D Estimate the total surface force (kN) acting on this structure. Express your answer in whole number. C V [ E

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The figure below shows an undersea structure with a shape that can be approximated as one half of a cylinder.
Given:
H = 32 m
L = 39 m
D = 4 m
Seawater, sg = 1.04
H
Seawater
Estimate the total surface force (kN) acting on this structure.
Express your answer in whole number.
V
Transcribed Image Text:Question 4 The figure below shows an undersea structure with a shape that can be approximated as one half of a cylinder. Given: H = 32 m L = 39 m D = 4 m Seawater, sg = 1.04 H Seawater Estimate the total surface force (kN) acting on this structure. Express your answer in whole number. V
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