Q5) A gate having the cross-section shown in Figure closes an opening 1.50 m wide and 1.25 m high in a water reservoir. The gate weighs 250 kg, and its center of gravity is 0.30 m to the left of AC and 0.60 m above BC. Determine the horizontal reaction that is developed on the gate at C.

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Q5) A gate having the cross-section shown in Figure closes an opening 1.50 m wide and 1.25
m high in a water reservoir. The gate weighs 250 kg, and its center of gravity is 0.30 m to the
left of AC and 0.60 m above BC. Determine the horizontal reaction that is developed on the
gate at C.
2.50 m
1.25 m
Water
B
Hinge
A
0.90 m
Gate
C
Transcribed Image Text:Q5) A gate having the cross-section shown in Figure closes an opening 1.50 m wide and 1.25 m high in a water reservoir. The gate weighs 250 kg, and its center of gravity is 0.30 m to the left of AC and 0.60 m above BC. Determine the horizontal reaction that is developed on the gate at C. 2.50 m 1.25 m Water B Hinge A 0.90 m Gate C
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