QUESTION 4 A 15 m long sluice gate is a quarter of a circle and is hinged at H, as shown in figure 2. Determine the horizontal force (P) required to hold the gate in place. The mass of the gate is 500 kg. The centre of gravity (G) of the gate is indicated in the figure. 1,273 m Figure 2 Water R3m H

QUESTION 4 A 15 m long sluice gate is a quarter of a circle and is hinged at H, as shown in figure 2. Determine the horizontal force (P) required to hold the gate in place. The mass of the gate is 500 kg. The centre of gravity (G) of the gate is indicated in the figure. 1,273 m Figure 2 Water R3m H

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