The required force at center of gravity of gate to keep the gate closed.
Answer to Problem 142P
The required force at center of gravity of gate to keep the gate closed is
Explanation of Solution
The radius of the semi-circular gate is
The figure below shows the different type of forces acting on the gate.
Figure-(1)
Write the expression for diameter of semi circular gate.
Write the expression for area of gate.
Here, diameter of semicircular gate is
Write the expression for distance between centroidal axis of gate and its diametral axis.
Here, radius of semicircular gate is
Write the expression for moment of inertia of gate about its centroidal axis.
Write the expression for distance of centroid of the gate to the free surface of section
Write the expression for distance of centroid of the gate to the free surface of section
Write the expression for center of pressure of gate from free surface of section
Here, pressure above section
Write the expression for center of pressure of gate from free surface of section
Here, atmospheric pressure is
Write the expression for force acting on the gate due to fluid in section
Write the expression for force acting on the gate due to fluid in section
Write the expression for moment equilibrium equation about hinge point of gate.
Calculation:
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Conclusion:
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