you are a structural engineer designing the hinge for a radial gate th
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You are a structural engineer designing the hinge for a radial gate that is 42 ft wide (i.e., into the page) with a radius of r 20 ft. By scaling
the relevant dimensions off the drawing above,estimate the horizontal load on the hinge when the gate is in the position shown. [tons]Hint, 1 ton = 2000 lb.