The end gates of a lock are 5 m high and when closed include an angle of 120°. The width of the lock is 6.25 m. Each gate is carried on two hinges placed at the top and the bottom of the gate. If the water levels are 4 m and 2 m on the upstream and downstream sides respectively, determine the magnitudes of the forces on the hinges due to the water pressure, (Take : Y, = 9819 N/m]

The end gates of a lock are 5 m high and when closed include an angle of 120°. The width of the lock is 6.25 m. Each gate is carried on two hinges placed at the top and the bottom of the gate. If the water levels are 4 m and 2 m on the upstream and downstream sides respectively, determine the magnitudes of the forces on the hinges due to the water pressure, (Take : Y, = 9819 N/m]

Structural Analysis

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Author:KASSIMALI, Aslam.

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Chapter2: Loads On Structures

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