gate is 4 kN and the force exerted by the stopper on the gate is measured to
gate is 4 kN and the force exerted by the stopper on the gate is measured to
Chapter2: Loads On Structures
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In the set-up shown, a rectangular gate, ABCD, is used to store layers of oil and water. The
weight of the gate is 4 kN and the force exerted by the stopper on the gate is measured to
be 80 kN.
Please calculate the moment done by the resultant hydrostatic force about the hinge and the pressure on the water-oil surface.
Transcribed Image Text:Pressurized air
Block
0.5 m
Oil, SG=0.8
1 m
Water
0.8 m
1.2 m diameter
Hinge
SG = 1.26
B
2.4 m
130 degrees
stopper
2 m
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