Determine the total pressure and depth of centre of pressure on a plane rectangular surface of 1 m wide and 3 m deep when its upper edge is horizontal and (a) coincides with water surface (b) 2 m below the free water surface.

Determine the total pressure and depth of centre of pressure on a plane rectangular surface of 1 m wide and 3 m deep when its upper edge is horizontal and (a) coincides with water surface (b) 2 m below the free water surface.

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International Edition---engineering Mechanics: Statics, 4th Edition

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Author:Andrew Pytel And Jaan Kiusalaas

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Chapter8: Centroids And Distributed Loads

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