Force to Close/slam a steel door gate

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This discussion addresses the calculation of force when slamming a steel door gate, specifically considering the height and weight of a person and the area of the door. It emphasizes the complexity of calculating the decibel level produced by the slam, noting that there are too many variables to provide a definitive formula. The conversation references a related thread on Physics Forums that contains pertinent information for understanding the dynamics involved in door slamming.

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Hi 👋

I have a question 🙋‍♀️ that’s needs help

Can I calculate the following ?

1. A person slams a door gate
2. Calculate the force given the height and weight of a person , and the area of the door gate

3. How to calculate the decibel produced by slamming the door gate ?
 
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1) Is this a swinging door, or a sliding gate?
2) Are you asking the force needed to push the door closed, or the force on the supporting structure when it slams closed?
3) There is no good way to calculate door slamming noise level. Slam some doors and observe the differences in noise level. There are just too many unknowns to make this calculation.

I see that you found this thread: https://www.physicsforums.com/threa...-door-slam-force-formula.981233/#post-6268600. Study it carefully because everything in there applies directly to your questions.
 
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