International Edition---engineering Mechanics: Statics, 4th Edition
International Edition---engineering Mechanics: Statics, 4th Edition
4th Edition
ISBN: 9781305501607
Author: Andrew Pytel And Jaan Kiusalaas
Publisher: CENGAGE L
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11-19E

11-18E
The flow of water from a reservoir is controlled
by a 5-ft-wide L-shaped gate hinged at point A, as shown
in Fig. P11-18E. If it is desired that the gate open when
the water height is 12 ft, determine the mass of the required
weight W. Answer: 30,900 lbm
8ft-
W
B
Gate
15 ft
12 ft
FIGURE P11-18E
11-19E Repeat Prob. 11-18E for a water height of 8 ft.
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Transcribed Image Text:11-18E The flow of water from a reservoir is controlled by a 5-ft-wide L-shaped gate hinged at point A, as shown in Fig. P11-18E. If it is desired that the gate open when the water height is 12 ft, determine the mass of the required weight W. Answer: 30,900 lbm 8ft- W B Gate 15 ft 12 ft FIGURE P11-18E 11-19E Repeat Prob. 11-18E for a water height of 8 ft.
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