2.9% A rectangular gate having a width of 5 {cis located in the sloping side of a tank as shown. in Fig. P2.44. The gate is hinged along its top ‘edge and is held in position by the force P. Fric- tion at the hinge and the weight of the gate can be neglected. Determine the required value of P. eo" FIGURE 2.47 Hy Fee yh. A where 4 = (3 #4) sin b0° ofea Thus, Fe a Fz (24 Zs)(13 tt) sh bo* (6 « 54) . lag ioe = alsoo |b Mhe, yo Tee py 2 eGeevlerey SAS lig elt fecste)” ZM, 70 Thus, Fal 4-10) #4] = P (e #2) Se That 6, _ Cal, 100 1) (13.23 4 -loft) 6 fE WEL = 13,2346 $00 Ib aAY