Problem 5. The triangular gate below is a right triangle and is used to hold back benzene at 20°C. Calculate the total resultant force on the gate and calculate its center of pressure (only in vertical, y, direction) ! Patmos Benzene 15cm 45cm B,C B Side View -30cm- C

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Problem 5. The triangular gate below is a right triangle and is used to hold back benzene at 20°C.
Calculate the total resultant force on the gate and calculate its center of pressure (only in vertical, y,
direction)
!
Patmos
Benzene
15cm
45cm
B,C
B
Side
View
-30cm-
C
Transcribed Image Text:Problem 5. The triangular gate below is a right triangle and is used to hold back benzene at 20°C. Calculate the total resultant force on the gate and calculate its center of pressure (only in vertical, y, direction) ! Patmos Benzene 15cm 45cm B,C B Side View -30cm- C
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