Question: In Figure 1 1 , A circular opening, 2 . 5 m diameter, in a vertical side of tank is closed by a disc of

In Figure 11, A circular opening, 2.5m diameter, in a vertical side of tank is closed by a disc of 2.5m diameter which can rotate about a horizontal diameter. Determine: [168.6 kN; 3.61m;18.55kNm]
i. the force on the disc
ii. the torque required to maintain the disc in equilibrium in vertical position when the head of water above horizontal diameter is 3.5m.
In Figure 1 1 , A circular opening, 2 . 5 m

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