Q1) If the vertical component of the hydrostatic force on the gate BC shown in fig.1 is 1200 kN.Calculate : 1- the width of the gate 2- the horizontal component (FR) 3- the angle at which the resultant will act (the direction of the resultant). Water 5m C -5m 4m

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Q1) If the vertical component of the hydrostatic force on the gate BC shown in
fig.1 is 1200 kN.Calculate :
1- the width of the gate
2- the horizontal component (Fu)
3- the angle at which the resultant will act (the direction of the resultant).
Water
5m
C
5m
4m
Transcribed Image Text:Q1) If the vertical component of the hydrostatic force on the gate BC shown in fig.1 is 1200 kN.Calculate : 1- the width of the gate 2- the horizontal component (Fu) 3- the angle at which the resultant will act (the direction of the resultant). Water 5m C 5m 4m
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