Determine the hydrostatic force on the gate


Solve the following problem:

Q: Circular-arc Tainter gate ABC pivots about point O. For the position shown, determine

(a) the hydrostatic force on the gate (per meter of width into the paper); and

(b) its line of action. Does the force pass through point O?

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