How to Calculate Hydrostatic Force and Center of Pressure on a Gate?

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To calculate the hydrostatic force on a gate submerged under 3 meters of water, one must determine the pressure force and the location of the center of pressure. The relevant formula for the center of pressure is Ycenter pressure = yc + (Ixc + sin²θ / A*yc). Users are encouraged to share their calculations to receive assistance with any difficulties encountered. The discussion highlights the importance of understanding hydrostatic principles and applying them correctly. Accurate calculations are essential for engineering applications involving submerged structures.
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The question asks to find the pressure force on the gate

A-) centered on a tanker under 3m of water sector and on the cover plate is manufactured to calculate the net hydrostatic force.
B-) Determine the location of the center of pressure.
(With seal liquid repellency is provided.)

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Hello Salomatik,

Welcome to Physics forums.

Could you show your working so that we can help where you are stuck?
 
Hello
This is my solution but i don't know location of the center of pressure?

IWhich formule location of center of pressure?

Ycenter pressure= yc+ (Ixc+sin^2θ /A*yc) ?

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Thank you.
 

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