Force On Surfaces

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BENHA UNIVERSITY MECH. ENG. DEPT.

SHOUBRA FAC. OF ENG. 2nd YEAR, PROD.


SHEET (2)
FORCE ON SURFACE

1. The rigid gate OAB is hinged at O and rests against a rigid support at B.
Sketch the pressure distribution on the gate
OAB. What is the minimum horizontal force P
is required to hold the gate closed if its width is
3 m?
Neglect the weight of the gate and friction in the
hinge. The back of the gate is exposed to the
atmosphere.

2. Two square gates close two openings in the conduit connected to an open tank
of the water as shown when the water depth h reaches 5 m it is desired that
both gates open at the same time .determine the weight of the homogenous
horizontal gate that is required to keep the gates closed until this depth is
reached. The weight of the vertical gate is negligible and both gates are hinged
at one end as shown .friction in the hinges is negligible.

3. A 4 m long curved gate is located in the side of a


reservoir containing water as shown. Determine the
magnitude of the horizontal and vertical component of
the force of the water on the gate.
4. A 4 m long quarter circular gate of radius 3 m and of negligible weight is
hinged about its upper edge A. the gate controls the flow of water over the
ledge at B where the gate is pressed by a spring. The water level is at A at the
upper edge of the gate.
- sketch the pressure distribution on the gate
- determine the horizontal component of the hydrostatic force on
the gate
- determine the vertical component of the hydrostatic force on the
gate
- Determine the minimum spring force required to keep the gate
closed.

5. The gate shown is pivoted at O. The gate is 2-m wide. The water height h =6m
Sketch the distribution on the gate and determine the magnitude and the direction
of the force on the curved gate and for the horizontal gate and then determine the
required moment at O to open the gate.
FIG.5

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