Hints on the steps: 1) Find value of h and y. Will be in function of h 2) Calculate hydrostatic force. Will be in function of h. 3) Calculate yep. Will be in function of h. 4) Calculate moment balance at hinge. Weight of the gate is at centroid.

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For the gate shows in the figure, if the length of the gate is given as 4 m, calculate the minimum
water heighth such that the gate will stay in position under the action of hydrostatic and
gravitational forces.
The gate itself has a weight of 90 kN, and is 1 m wide. The density of water is given as p =
1000 kg/m³.
Hinge
Gate
30°
h
water
Hints on the steps:
1) Find value of h and y. Will be in function of h
2) Calculate hydrostatic force. Will be in function of h.
3) Calculate yep. Will be in function of h.
4) Calculate moment balance at hinge. Weight of the gate is at centroid.
Transcribed Image Text:For the gate shows in the figure, if the length of the gate is given as 4 m, calculate the minimum water heighth such that the gate will stay in position under the action of hydrostatic and gravitational forces. The gate itself has a weight of 90 kN, and is 1 m wide. The density of water is given as p = 1000 kg/m³. Hinge Gate 30° h water Hints on the steps: 1) Find value of h and y. Will be in function of h 2) Calculate hydrostatic force. Will be in function of h. 3) Calculate yep. Will be in function of h. 4) Calculate moment balance at hinge. Weight of the gate is at centroid.
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