Problem 3 A 5-m long and 2-m wide gate contains water with a depth of 4 m as shown and is supported by a hinge at A. Determine the minimum weight of the gate (acting on its center of gravity) required to prevent the gate from opening. The specific weight of water is 9.81 kN/m³. A 4 m Hint: The minimum weight is that value for which there is no reaction at the surface at B. В

Problem 3 A 5-m long and 2-m wide gate contains water with a depth of 4 m as shown and is supported by a hinge at A. Determine the minimum weight of the gate (acting on its center of gravity) required to prevent the gate from opening. The specific weight of water is 9.81 kN/m³. A 4 m Hint: The minimum weight is that value for which there is no reaction at the surface at B. В

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Chapter2: Loads On Structures

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