In a lock-gate, the reaction between two gates is (where P = Resultant pressure on the lock gate and = Inclination of the gate with the normal to the side of the lock)

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In a lock-gate, the reaction between two gates is (where P = Resultant pressure on the lock gate and $$\alpha $$ = Inclination of the gate with the normal to the side of the lock)

A) $$\frac{{\text{P}}}{{\sin \alpha }}$$ B) $$\frac{{2{\text{P}}}}{{\sin \alpha }}$$ C) $$\frac{{\text{P}}}{{2\sin \alpha }}$$ D) $$\frac{{2{\text{P}}}}{{\sin \frac{\alpha }{2}}}$$

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Correct Answer: Option C

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Madhavan Palmani 7 years ago

Assume lock gate is a simply supported beam so load is eually devided at both the supports ie p/2 sina.

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