A rectangular gate is installed in a vertical wall of a reservoir, as shown in Fig. 4.26.

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A rectangular gate is installed in a vertical wall of a reservoir, as shown in Fig. 4.26. Compute the magnitude of the resultant force on the gate and the location of the center of pressure. Also compute the force on each of the two latches shown.

Latch Gate 4.0 ft Latches Water 3.6 ft 8.0 ft Hinge

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Applied Fluid Mechanics

ISBN: 978-0132558921

7th edition

Authors: Robert L. Mott, Joseph A. Untener

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