When the tide water A subsides, the tide gate automatically swings open to drain the marsh B.

Question:

When the tide water A subsides, the tide gate automatically swings open to drain the marsh B. For the condition of high tide shown, determine the horizontal reactions developed at the thing C and stop block D. The length of the gate is 9 m and its height is 4 m. ?w = 1.0 Mg/m3

A) Determine the horizontal reaction developed at the stop block D.

B) Determine the horizontal reaction developed at the hinge C