Force to Close/slam a steel door gate

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Calculating the force exerted when a person slams a steel door gate involves considering the person's height, weight, and the door's area. The discussion highlights the need to clarify whether the door is swinging or sliding and whether the focus is on the force to close the door or the impact force on the structure. Accurately determining the decibel level produced by the slam is challenging due to numerous variables, making empirical observation a more practical approach. A referenced thread provides additional insights that are directly relevant to these calculations. Understanding these factors is essential for accurate assessments of door slamming dynamics.
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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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