Determine the vertical component of the total hydrostatic force (kN) acting on the curved surface. The fluid in the 5 m long gate is water. a=2.26 m b=8.19 m

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Determine the vertical component of the
total hydrostatic force (kN) acting on the
curved surface. The fluid in the 5 m long gate
is water.
a=2.26 m
b=8.19 m
r:3m
Transcribed Image Text:Determine the vertical component of the total hydrostatic force (kN) acting on the curved surface. The fluid in the 5 m long gate is water. a=2.26 m b=8.19 m r:3m
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