Question

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, 0.estimate the horizontal load on the hinge when the gate is in the position shown. [tons]Hint, 1 ton 2000 lb.

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