Question: C . 6 A uniform rectangular gate A B , of 2 m wide and 3 m long is located at the exit of a

C.6 A uniform rectangular gate AB, of 2m wide and 3m long is located at the exit of a water tank as shown in Fig. C.6. The gate is hinged at A and rested against a smooth floor. The depth of water inside the tank is 5m while 1.2m at outside.
(a) Calculate the magnitude of the hydrostatic force against the gate inside the water tank and its perpendicular distance to the hinge at A.
(9 marks)
(b) Calculate the magnitude of the hydrostatic force against the gate outside the water tank and its perpendicular distance to the hinge at A.
(8 marks)
(c) Estimate the minimum self-weight of the gate required to keep the gate close, using the above results or otherwise.
(3 marks)
Fig. C.6
C . 6 A uniform rectangular gate A B , of 2 m

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