Answer 3b: = ________________________________ 3c. A torque (or moment) is applied to a gate to keep water in a reservoir. The specific weight of water is lb/ft3. The gate is 2 feet wide (out of the paper). If the water is 3 feet deep, what is γ=62.4 the moment (or torque) applied to the gate in order to keep it closed. Note: Width is 2 feet into the page. Answer 3c: = ________________________________ Torque 3d. Determine the centroid in the x-direction for the shape below. The entire structure is 1meter wide (into of the page). Answer 3d: = ________________________________ Centroid in the direction, ME 270 Equation Sheet Buoyancy Fluid Statics Belt Friction
Answer 3b: = ________________________________ 3c. A torque (or moment) is applied to a gate to keep water in a reservoir. The specific weight of water is γ=62.4 lb/ft3. The gate is 2 feet wide (out of the paper). If the water is 3 feet deep, what is the moment (or torque) applied to the gate in order to keep it closed. Note: Width is 2 feet into the page. Answer 3c: Torque = ________________________________ 3d. Determine the centroid in the x-direction for the shape below. The entire structure is 1meter wide (into of the page). Answer 3d: Centroid in the direction, = ________________________________ ME 270 Equation Sheet Buoyancy Fluid Statics Belt Friction