A vertical wall separates two different fluids in an open tank. The right side of the tank contains gasoline (SG = 0.8) at a depth of 5m. A rectangular gate hinged 5m high and 3m wide is located in the wall and hinged at the bottom. Water is poured on the left side of the tank. Determine the height h at which the gate starts to open.

A vertical wall separates two different fluids in an open tank. The right side of the tank contains gasoline (SG = 0.8) at a depth of 5m. A rectangular gate hinged 5m high and 3m wide is located in the wall and hinged at the bottom. Water is poured on the left side of the tank. Determine the height h at which the gate starts to open.

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

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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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