HW 3

Topic 2-SP 2D-Forces on Submerged Plane

A circular gate, hinged at the bottom, is on the side wall of a tank containing a liquid with a specific

gravity of 1.1. The center of the circular gate is 3 m below the surface.

a) Determine the Force F. perpendicular to the side wall of the tank needed to hold the gate closed

as shown below.

b) Determine the horizontal component of the Force in part A

16-11

3m;

60⁰