A rectangular sluice gate AB, 2m wide and 3m long is hinged at A as shown in the figure. It is kept closed by a weight fixed to the gate. The total weight of the gate and the weight fixed to the gate is 450000 N. Find the height of the water 'h' in m which will just cause the gate to open. The center of gravity of the weight and gate is at G. FREE WATER SURFACE h D 0.6 HINGE 045

A rectangular sluice gate AB, 2m wide and 3m long is hinged at A as shown in the figure. It is kept closed by a weight fixed to the gate. The total weight of the gate and the weight fixed to the gate is 450000 N. Find the height of the water 'h' in m which will just cause the gate to open. The center of gravity of the weight and gate is at G. FREE WATER SURFACE h D 0.6 HINGE 045

Structural Analysis

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Author:KASSIMALI, Aslam.

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Chapter2: Loads On Structures

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