A vertical rectangular gate as shown is 2 m wide, 6 m high is hinged at the top, has oil (sp. gr.=0.84) standing 7 m deep on one side, the liquid surface being under a pressure of 18.46 kPa. Determine the hydrostatic force acting on the gate. P=-18.46 kPa -2m- Hinged Oil 7m (0.84) 6m

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A vertical rectangular gate as shown is 2 m wide, 6 m high is hinged at the top, has oil (sp.
gr.=0.84) standing 7 m deep on one side, the liquid surface being under a pressure of 18.46 kPa.
Determine the hydrostatic force acting on the gate.
P=-18.46 kPa
-2m-
Hinged
Oil
7m
(0.84)
6m
Transcribed Image Text:A vertical rectangular gate as shown is 2 m wide, 6 m high is hinged at the top, has oil (sp. gr.=0.84) standing 7 m deep on one side, the liquid surface being under a pressure of 18.46 kPa. Determine the hydrostatic force acting on the gate. P=-18.46 kPa -2m- Hinged Oil 7m (0.84) 6m
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