Calculate the vertical hydrostatic load on the 5100-lb empty shipping container in Figure P2.21 subjected to a tsunami inundation height of 3?. Assuming the container is water-tight, will the tsunami wave be capable of carrying away the container as debris?


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Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).

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