The cross section of a rectangular AB of width 2.5 m hinged along A is shown in the figure below. The weight of the gate is 55 kg, and it is used to retain the water at depth 3.3m. Calculate the minimum force R at B to hold the gate.

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The cross section of a rectangular AB of width 2.5 m hinged along A is shown in the figure
below. The weight of the gate is 55 kg, and it is used to retain the water at depth 3.3m.
Calculate the minimum force R at B to hold the gate.

The cross section of a rectangular AB of width 2.5 m hinged along A is shown in the figure
below. The weight of the gate is 55 kg, and it is used to retain the water at depth 3.3m.
Calculate the minimum force R at B to hold the gate.
1.2 m
D
KE
0.7 m
50°
H.
G
3.3 m
R
F
B
Fixed slab
Transcribed Image Text:The cross section of a rectangular AB of width 2.5 m hinged along A is shown in the figure below. The weight of the gate is 55 kg, and it is used to retain the water at depth 3.3m. Calculate the minimum force R at B to hold the gate. 1.2 m D KE 0.7 m 50° H. G 3.3 m R F B Fixed slab
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