Question: 5 . An isosceles triangular plate 3 m high and 2 m base is immersed vertically in water in such a way that its apex

5. An isosceles triangular plate 3 m high and 2 m base is immersed vertically in water in such a way that its apex is below the base and at a distance of 4 m below the water surface. Find the total pressure and position of the centre of pressure.
[Ans.\(58.86\mathrm{kN} ; 2.25\mathrm{~m}\)]
6. A rectangular plate 1 m wide and 2 m deep is immersed in water in such a way that its plane surface makes an angle of \(45^{\circ}\) with the water surface and its centre of gravity lies 5 m below the water surface. What is the total pressure on the plate and the point where it acts?
[Ans.\(98.1\mathrm{kN}: 5.03\mathrm{~m}\)]
7. A rectangular plate 2 m wide and 3 m deep is immersed in water in such a way that its plane makes an angle of \(30^{\circ}\) with the water surface and its upper edge is 1.5 m below the water surface. Calculate the total pressure and the position of centre of pressure.
[Ans.\(132.4\mathrm{kN} ; 2.33\mathrm{~m}\)]
8. A circular plate of 3 m diameter is immersed in water in such a way that it makes an angle of \(30^{\circ}\) with the horizontal and 1 I 1 m below the water surface. Find the total pressure on the plate and the centre of pressure.
[Ans.\(121.4\mathrm{kN} ; 1.8\mathrm{~m}\)]
9. A gate 3 m wide and 2 m deep is fitted in a wall having a slope of \(60^{\circ}\) constructed across a channel. Determine the total pressure on the gate and its position, when the channel is full of water.
[Ans.\(50.97\mathrm{kN} ; 1.15\mathrm{~m}]\)
5 . An isosceles triangular plate 3 m high and 2

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