Quest-4 The top surface of a vertical rectangular gate, with 16 m width and 12 m height, and the upper surface of height coincides with the free water surface. Find the depth of the centre of pressure.

Quest-4 The top surface of a vertical rectangular gate, with 16 m width and 12 m height, and the upper surface of height coincides with the free water surface. Find the depth of the centre of pressure.

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

4th Edition

ISBN:9781305501607

Author:Andrew Pytel And Jaan Kiusalaas

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Chapter8: Centroids And Distributed Loads

Section: Chapter Questions

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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