Determine the horizontal reaction

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a gate having the cross section shown in figure closes an opening 5 ft wide and 4 ft high in a water reservoir. the gate weighs 500 lb and its center of gravity is 1 ft to the left of AC and 2 ft above BC. Determine the horizontal reaction that is developed on the gate at C.

Reference no: EM13211104

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