WATER SURFACE WATER SURFACE OHINGE 2 m R=3 m R=2 m Fig. 3.57 Fig. 3.58 Fig 3.58 shows a gate having a quadrant shape of radius of 3m. Find the resultant force due to water per metre length of the gate. Find also the angle at which the total will act. (Problem 3.23)

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WATER SURFACE
WATER SURFACE
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2 m
R=3 m
R=2 m
Fig. 3.57
Fig. 3.58
Fig 3.58 shows a gate having a quadrant shape of radius of 3m. Find the resultant force due to water
per metre length of the gate. Find also the angle at which the total will act. (Problem 3.23)
Transcribed Image Text:WATER SURFACE WATER SURFACE OHINGE 2 m R=3 m R=2 m Fig. 3.57 Fig. 3.58 Fig 3.58 shows a gate having a quadrant shape of radius of 3m. Find the resultant force due to water per metre length of the gate. Find also the angle at which the total will act. (Problem 3.23)
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