How Do You Calculate Hydrostatic Forces on a Sloped Seafloor Wall?

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To calculate hydrostatic forces on a sloped seafloor wall, one must determine the horizontal and vertical forces as functions of depth (z), considering the water depth (h) and atmospheric pressure. The relevant equation involves the pressure at the center of gravity, which combines atmospheric pressure and hydrostatic pressure. Clarification is needed on whether the wall is submerged or a seawall, as this affects the calculations. The total resulting force and center of pressure can be derived once the forces are established. Understanding the wall's orientation and the fluid dynamics involved is crucial for accurate calculations.
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Homework Statement



a) Determine the horizontal and vertical forces acting on a wall sloped at angle, θ, to the horizontal seafloor as a function of z. Assume that the water is h deep and that atmospheric pressure acts everywhere. b) Determine the total resulting force and center of pressure.

Homework Equations


I really don't know what to use. Let's see:
F = P_cg*A = (P_a + pgh_cg)A, where P_cg is the pressure at centre of gravity, P_a is the atmospheric pressure



The Attempt at a Solution


I really don't know how to approach this question, that's why I'm asking for help.
 
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Do you have a picture? Is this a seawall (sea on one side/air on the other), or is it a submerged wall?
 
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