Question: A vertical rectangular sluice gate when closed has water to a depth of 1 0 m behind it . The sluice gate is 3 m

A vertical rectangular sluice gate when closed has water to a depth of 10m behind it. The sluice gate is 3m wide. Given that the density of water is 1000kgm3. Calculate:
a) The resultant thrust acting on the sluice gate,
b) The overturning moment about the base of the gate.
A vertical rectangular sluice gate when closed

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