EXERCISE CHAPTER 2 : CURVED SURFACE

Example 1
An open tank 6m by 1m in cross-section holds water to a depth of 5m as shown in Figure 3.
Determine the magnitude, direction and line of action of the forces exerted upon the plane
surfaces AB and CD and the curved surface BC of the tank.

Figure Q1
Answer:

FAB = 44.145kN, FCD = 98.1kN, FBC = 119.17kN,  = 490

Example 2
A sector gate of radius 4 m and length 5 m as shown in Figure Q1 used to controls the flow of
water in a horizontal channel. With the aids of sketches, determine the total thrust of on the
gate. (CO2PO2:C3-C4)

1m
A
O

B 0
30

Figure Q1
Example 3
Figure Q3 shows a sluice gate consists of a quadrant of a circle of radius 1.5 m pivoted at its
centre Point O. Given the width of the gate is 3 m and the water are 1.5 m from the pivot, Point
O. Calculate the magnitude and direction of the resultant force on the gate. Sketch all forces
that involved with indicating the calculated forces.

Hint:
FH =  ghG A , Fv =  gV
1.5 m
O B

water 1.5 m

Sluice gate
A

Figure Q3

Example 4
A radial gate whose face is part of circle of radius 3.0m holds water at its back as shown in
Figure Q4. The sector of the circle represented by the gate has an angle of 300 at its centre.
Water stand to a depth of 1.5m above the top of the gate. The other side of the gate is open
to the atmosphere. Determine the total resultant force acting on the gate and its direction. The
width of the gate is 2m.

wall

1.5m
3m
0
30
3m Radial
gate

Figure Q4
Answer:
FR = 69.17kN, 16.90
Example 5
A radial gate of radius 4m and length 6m is shown in Figure Q5. Based on the diagram,
determine the resultant hydrostatic thrust and direction acting on the gate.

4m
Hinge
0
60

Figure Q5

EXERCISE CHAPTER 2: PRESSURE DIAGRAM

Example 1