The hydraulic cylinder operates the toggle which closes the vertical gate against the pressure of fresh...
The hydraulic cylinder operates the toggle which closes the vertical gate against the pressure of fresh water on the opposite side. The gate is rectangular with a horizontal width of 2.0 m perpendlcular to the paper. For a depth h3.4 m of water, calculate the requlred oll pressure p whlch acts on the 135-mm-dlameter plston of the hydraullc cyllnder. 2.3 m 1.1 mt11 2.3 m 1.6 m Answer: p- MPa the tolerance is +/-2%