The gate AB shown in the figure consists of a quadrant of a cylinder. It has a radius of R and a width of =2R. It is hinged at point A. Under the influence of its own weight, the gate is in...


The gate AB shown in the figure consists of a quadrant of a cylinder. It has a radius of R and a<br>width of =2R. It is hinged at point A. Under the influence of its own weight, the gate is in<br>equilibrium.<br>Determine:<br>a) Horizontal component of the resultant hydrostatic force on the gate,<br>b) Vertical component of the resultant hydrostatic force on the gate,<br>c) Weight of the gate, in terms of y and R, where y is specific weight of the fluid<br>(water).<br>h, = R<br>h2 = R/2<br>l= 2R<br>Yw<br>h2<br>Yw<br>Hinge<br>R<br>4R/37<br>Water<br>4R/37<br>B<br>R/2 R/2<br>

Extracted text: The gate AB shown in the figure consists of a quadrant of a cylinder. It has a radius of R and a width of =2R. It is hinged at point A. Under the influence of its own weight, the gate is in equilibrium. Determine: a) Horizontal component of the resultant hydrostatic force on the gate, b) Vertical component of the resultant hydrostatic force on the gate, c) Weight of the gate, in terms of y and R, where y is specific weight of the fluid (water). h, = R h2 = R/2 l= 2R Yw h2 Yw Hinge R 4R/37 Water 4R/37 B R/2 R/2

Jun 11, 2022
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